HUGE! Josh Thomson "EMOTIONAL REACTION" Umar Nurmagomedov vs Cory Sandhagen

Josh Thomson and John McCarthy react to Umar Nurmagomedov vs Cory Sandhagen. Umar Nurmagomedov and Cory Sandhagen delivered five rounds of incredible action.Abu Dhabi main event went the distance, with Nurmagomedov earning a unanimous decision on the scorecards to remain undefeated at an incredible 18-0. Sandhagen, a one-time interim title challenger, presented a significant step up in competition for Nurmagomedov, but the Dagestani shined and eventually outlasted his gritty opponent

[@osamamanan2723]

These guys are mentally different. People need to understand that. They are born fighting, living on mountains, do nothing but fight. Then in the ring they don't care about losing. They fight like they have nothing to lose. If you saw Khabib's fight versus Gaethje he straight up marched in despite getting tagged. He took no back step, no retreat. How can you beat that man?

[@ahmedegal6808]

umar was so nervous at first he rolled his ankle... its alot of pressure being khabibs cousin and islams day 1.

[@Momo-ow1ts]

​@@ahmedegal6808 that have a Lot of pressure not cause of khabib been his cousin and childhood freind of islam but for what they represent ! These people have families wifes kids dont seen them aloot and propably the providers of there big families So they got no time for mistakes ! Imagine Pressure Khabib had of Taking caring of his whole family and this guys during all training camp with money and training ! These guys fight for they people 1st before them selfs wich is Big diffrence then fighting for your self ! This guys grew up around War conflicts and they found fighting to channel they energy and anger on

[@feyyazbayrak6918]

People always say what is the difference between Dagistanian fighters and others, Firstly they're mentally tougher, physically stronger and everything they eat is organic , hardwork and discipline is insane.And not drinking alcohol plays a big part too.

[@GokhanSaki.]

🙄

[@hassytv3840]

Sandhagen is a tough dude, but when Umar realizes that Takedown isn't working, then he started showing his next level skills in striking, he even started chasing him in the fifth round, Umar is the future, the kid is only going to get better..

[@khairt1731]

His younger brother is even better.

[@quade0.360]

Well said bro.

[@Khadersheriff]

Josh's loyalty is so inspiring. Even after all the years, he still has them in his heart

[@thatindiandude4602]

Absolutely he was so nervous watching khabib and islam fight.

[@oldashfifa]

Javier Mendez is the GOAT MMA coach no doubt

[@jerryrice8507]

No I am

[@syedfaizaan1146]

josh a real one

[@amirmajdirad730]

And McCarthy is the greatest referee of all times.

[@ousmanjalloh-rn5zu]

Umar is next level

[@dr.mohdhaider335]

Umar won convincingly.. may b he had some nerves.. otherwise he could have finished cory if he fought aggresively as he did in later rounds

[@oldashfifa]

It seemed like both had a lot of nerves

[@moonvenerable7897]

Ofc he was nervous that was his first ever 5 round fight and against the #2 ranked bw fighter such a huge step up in competition from fighting unranked guys to soundly dominating one of the best fighters in the division is almost unheard of.

[@ahmedegal6808]

@@moonvenerable7897 ontop of him rolling his ankle like crazy in the first. He was limping so hard after the fight.

[@ciaracet0716]

Could never have finished him: the fight was very close but a clear decision win for Umar.

[@mondochild]

We all thought Cory sleep Umar. HA. Umar so good all around fighter.

[@cameronscott6044]

Sandhagen is a stud everywhere. I felt like this fight was the top two guys as far as all around skill in the division. For Umar to win like this, just shows how good he is. I hope Sandhagen drops to 3 and stays close to the top because he is definitely a top 5 guy and deserves to stay near the top for taking the risk to fight Umar. Props to both these guys.

[@codedsoul7360]

True. Cory should fight Figgy next.. and then the winner should get a title shot against the winner of Umar vs whoever he has to fight after Sean vs Merab.

[@feyyazbayrak6918]

Umar just far too good in every departments, his grappling wasn't great on the night but credit due to Mr sandman for that. Umar is next champion for sure🙏🙏🙏

[@CoopsMMAPOV]

Im honestly so surprised that umar was the better striker. Cory seemed flat and umar had the speed advantage. Umar earned it and respect to cory for taking a chance

[@aBBB321]

I felt the same way as Josh, Sandhagen is a scary fighter. He's that good!

[@kiddracuIa]

6:13 "Have you lost your f*cking cookie??"

[@ChrisF-fx5du]

Sandhagen does head hunt to often

[@Nextman916]

Sandhagen with the signature pitter patter shit while having the look of a hunter on his face.

[@jfdhhjkgy]

Umar basically Josh's bb since their days in AKA.

[@LearningProducers]

Helluva fight and a great take on the fight. At the elite level it’s grandmaster level chess 💯

[@khalidbjaad9534]

Alhamdulilah

[@Balthazar-sy5om]

thank you

[@keosae2464]

I was so concerned I stood up the whole fight😅

[@TonyPorcelli]

1st view. Wow what a feeling

[@benmcreynolds8581]

I'm a big fan of Cory. He succeeded at shutting down Umar's grappling BUT he didn't Hurt him after that. Cory HAD to inflict DAMAGE after he proved he can deal with the grappling! Idk what happened for so much to go well but then also have zero output that inflicts damage as well? It really was such a close fight (meaning neither of them were a clear dominant winner by damage) So I'm very surprised Cory didn't do more because I know he realized it was a close fight. So why didn't Cory start deciding to take risks in like the 3rd round at the latest. Cory succeeded at so much when defending the grappling but didn't make Umar pay outside of that.. It's frustrating because I know Cory is capable of more than that offensively. I always enjoy watching Cory compete. I just wish he could have capitalized on the moments once he proved he can defend the grappling. I wish he left it all out there against Umar offensively.. Just trying to think back on it, I don't think I saw any combo's from Cory? At least anything that landed solid and with authority... I know he's capable of a lot.. I guess we just didn't get to see his offense in that fight.. Idk?

[@thehumbleservant21]

His defense was so effective precisely because he wasn't throwing much offense or taking risks.

[@kingpasha5251]

👍🏻

[@notktm]

no respect for umar the whole time

[@AR-15-685]

It's because you don't have an idea how to fight and what you are watching.

[@personofnote1571]

What fight were these guys watching? Boring lay and pray. He couldn’t hold Cory down and didn’t do any damage but they are calling it such a beautiful performance. Snooze 💤

[@vbrown7801]

😂, you 🤡

[@abangkacak6006]

Keep crying brotha

[@Black-Cat9]

why are you so butthurt ? It’s boring because your buddy got beat up ? can't stand the fact that Umar is very successful ????? ?? ..You want something not boring? Go watch Teletubbies

[@mondochild]

Ha. Boring lay &pray? Then u mention couldn’t hold Cory down? Damn make up your mind. U didn’t even watch. Just jumped on hate wagon. Cory got dominated all over.takedowns Cory had 0. Cory got out punched. Umar way too fast combinations, Umar bruised Cory’s leg. Wow. Umar so good way better than cory. This fight kept all fans awake. All 5 rds. Intense for all.

[@codedsoul7360]

Cory is nearly 6 foot.. a 6 foot bantamweight. 🤡🤡🤡