Mixed Reactions Pour In After Umar Nurmagomedov’s UFC 324 Victory Over Deiveson Figueiredo
The MMA pros and fans have reacted to Umar Nurmagomedov’s dominant win over Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 324.
Figueiredo entered the fight as a heavy underdog, and on fight night, the odds proved accurate.
Umar Nurmagomedov, on the other hand, did a better job of managing distance with his kicks, controlling the pace, and consistently landing the cleaner shots. The Russian fighter also mixed in timely takedowns as part of his game plan, making it harder for Figueiredo to figure out what is incoming.
Umar dominated the first round. In the closing seconds of the second round, Figueiredo showed urgency and tried to catch the 30-year-old against the fence.
‘Deus da Guerra’ needed a finish in the third, but it was Umar again who took the former down, taking top control and not letting Figueiredo get back to his feet.
After 15 minutes, Umar Nurmagomedov secured a dominant unanimous-decision victory (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
The MMA world reacts to Umar Nurmagomedov’s UFC 324 win
There were mixed reactions to Umar Nurmagomedov’s victory. Some criticized him for not making a statement by failing to finish the 38-year-old Deiveson Figueiredo. Some even labelled the Russians’ performance as subpar and not worthy of another title shot.
Luke Thomas posted:
“Not saying it’s fair, but Nurmagomedov is getting booed as he controls Figgy in the third. If O’Malley shines against Song, it’s a done deal in terms of who gets the next title shot.”
The MMA Guru posted:
“Umar Nurmagomedov wins a 30-27 boring fight start to finish, but that’s the style he has, should be next in line for the title, but if O’Malley smokes Yadong, he’ll skip him. Another Figueiredo staring session on the outside waiting for his opponent to go first #UFC324.”
Azamat Murzakanov reacted:
“Figgy looks lost. Let’s go, Umar! #UFC324”
A fan posted:
“Umar is boring to watch. He’s efficient, but he’s not Khabib Nurmagomedov level. He’s not Islam Makhachev’s level either. They dominate with pressure and damage. Umar just controls and coasts. Effective – Yes Elite like them – No #UFC324 #khabib”
Another netizen with a similar sentiment posted on X:
“If Umar Nurmagomedov can’t finish a 38-year-old flyweight. Don’t give him a title fight #UFC324.”
