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Umar Returns Against Mario Bautista After Becoming the First Nurmagomedov to Be Defeated

Dana White announced Nurmagomedov will return against Bautista at UFC 321 on October 25 in Abu Dhabi. After suffering his 1st career loss to Merab Dvalishvili in January’s title fight, Nurmagomedov (18-1) looks to rebound. Meanwhile, Bautista is on an eight-fight win streak since 2021, with recent victories over Jose Aldo and Patchy Mix. A win here could secure his next title shot.