CHICAGO – Magomed Umalatov didn’t stroll away from a giant win over Andrey Koreshkov unscathed, however is proud of the top consequence.
Within the 2024 PFL 3 principal occasion, Umalatov (15-0 MMA, 6-0 PFL) stored his unbeaten file intact by selecting up a unanimous choice win over Koreshkov (27-5 MMA, 0-1 PFL), incomes three factors within the welterweight standings.
The battle meant extra to Umalatov than simply getting his hand raised, as he added a reputation to his resume that he has appeared as much as all through his profession.
“He’s a well-known man in Russia, a former Bellator champion,” Umalatov advised reporters throughout a post-fight information convention. “Even me, once I was beginner, I used to be watching his fights. He’s a legend and I’m blissful to beat him right this moment. After this battle, I will likely be extra assured. I’m 15-0, undefeated. I beat a really robust man, and I’m simply (trying) ahead.”
Don Madge and Murad Ramazanov each picked up first-round finishes price six factors, whereas Shamil Musaev earned 5 for his second-round stoppage. Umalatov has three factors together with Goiti Yamauchi, which is able to make for a good race within the second spherical of fights in June.
Umalatov got here out of the battle with injury to his proper arm, as he held an ice pack to his limb whereas fielding inquiries to reporters. He didn’t appear too involved with the damage, nevertheless, as he delivered a haunting message to future opponents this season:
“Simply be prepared, I’m coming for takeover.”
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