Umar Nurmagomedov to Face Bekzat Almakhan in UFC Vegas 87 Comeback

After a year-long hiatus, Nurmagomedov returns to the octagon amid controversy over matchmaking and opponent selection.

Umar Nurmagomedov is set to fight Bekzat Almakhan at UFC Vegas 87 on March 2, marking his return after a year-long absence.
Ali Abdelaziz, Nurmagomedov's manager, expressed frustration with the UFC's matchmaking, suggesting ranked bantamweights are avoiding Nurmagomedov.
Cory Sandhagen, who was previously scheduled to fight Nurmagomedov, reflected on the challenges of facing him and criticized his frequent fight withdrawals.
Fans and commentators are divided over Nurmagomedov's upcoming fight against a promotional debutant, with some questioning the matchmaking.
Despite the controversy, Nurmagomedov remains undefeated in his MMA career, with a record of 16-0, and is seen as a potential title contender.