CHICAGO – Magomed Umalatov didn’t stroll away from an enormous win over Andrey Koreshkov unscathed, however is pleased with the tip outcome.
Within the 2024 PFL 3 primary occasion, Umalatov (15-0 MMA, 6-0 PFL) stored his unbeaten report intact by choosing up a unanimous determination win over Koreshkov (27-5 MMA, 0-1 PFL), incomes three factors within the welterweight standings.
The combat meant extra to Umalatov than simply getting his hand raised, as he added a reputation to his resume that he has seemed 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 novice, I used to be watching his fights. He’s a legend and I’m glad to beat him at the moment. After this combat, I can be extra assured. I’m 15-0, undefeated. I beat a really sturdy 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 decent race within the second spherical of fights in June.
Umalatov got here out of the combat 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 harm, nonetheless, as he delivered a haunting message to future opponents this season:
“Simply be prepared, I’m coming for takeover.”
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