Shayilan Nuerdanbieke
Wolverine
China
No longer with UFC
Nuerdanbieke has been released by UFC, according to Adam Martin of Heavy on Sports.
ANALYSIS
Nuerdanbieke hadn't fought since June 2024, so it makes sense that he was recently cut amongst a group of five other fighters. The featherweight debuted in 2021 and posted a UFC record of 3-3. His last appearance in the Octagon came against Melquizael Costa, where he was submitted to drop his second consecutive fight.
Nuerdanbieke hadn't fought since June 2024, so it makes sense that he was recently cut amongst a group of five other fighters. The featherweight debuted in 2021 and posted a UFC record of 3-3. His last appearance in the Octagon came against Melquizael Costa, where he was submitted to drop his second consecutive fight.
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Fades following fast start
Nuerdanbieke lost to Melquizael Costa via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:50 of Round 3 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
A big, strong featherweight, Nuerdanbieke always starts quickly, but his gas tank quickly empties, and he gets less effective as his fights progresses. This one was no exception. Nuerdanbieke pulled ahead on the scorecards on the strength of his grappling, but he was simply holding onto his opponent by the end of Round 2 and found himself in a compromising position on the mat early in Round 3. Nuerdanbieke was tapping out shortly thereafter. The 30-year-old has now dropped back-to-back fights on the heels of a three-fight winning streak.
A big, strong featherweight, Nuerdanbieke always starts quickly, but his gas tank quickly empties, and he gets less effective as his fights progresses. This one was no exception. Nuerdanbieke pulled ahead on the scorecards on the strength of his grappling, but he was simply holding onto his opponent by the end of Round 2 and found himself in a compromising position on the mat early in Round 3. Nuerdanbieke was tapping out shortly thereafter. The 30-year-old has now dropped back-to-back fights on the heels of a three-fight winning streak.
Set to face Costa at UFC Vegas 93
Nuerdanbieke will fight Melquizael Costa in a featherweight match at UFC Vegas 93 on Jun. 15, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The "Wolverine" has not fought since April of 2023, but he will get a fight after withdrawing in January from a scheduled match for UFC Vegas 86 against Hyder Amil. Nuerdanbieke will enter the octagon with a 22-8 record and take on Costa, who most recently suffered a knockout against Steve Garcia in December.
The "Wolverine" has not fought since April of 2023, but he will get a fight after withdrawing in January from a scheduled match for UFC Vegas 86 against Hyder Amil. Nuerdanbieke will enter the octagon with a 22-8 record and take on Costa, who most recently suffered a knockout against Steve Garcia in December.
Withdraws from Amil fight
Nuerdanbieke has withdrawn from his scheduled fight against Hyder Amil, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
It is unclear why Nuerdanbieke withdrew from the fight. Without him available, Amil will fight Melsik Baghdasaryan at UFC Vegas 86. Nuerdanbieke had never withdrawn from a UFC fight before now, so this is hopefully a one-off.
It is unclear why Nuerdanbieke withdrew from the fight. Without him available, Amil will fight Melsik Baghdasaryan at UFC Vegas 86. Nuerdanbieke had never withdrawn from a UFC fight before now, so this is hopefully a one-off.
Set to face Amil at UFC Vegas 86
Nuerdanbieke will take on Hyder Amil in a featherweight fight at UFC Vegas 86 on Feb. 10, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Nuerdanbieke lost to Steve Garcia via KO in April, a defeat that snapped his winning run at three fights, but he will look to bounce back here. A fighter with tons of experience despite being 29 years old, the Chinese owns a 39-11-0 pro record throughout his career. However, his UFC mark stands at 3-2-0.
Nuerdanbieke lost to Steve Garcia via KO in April, a defeat that snapped his winning run at three fights, but he will look to bounce back here. A fighter with tons of experience despite being 29 years old, the Chinese owns a 39-11-0 pro record throughout his career. However, his UFC mark stands at 3-2-0.
Win streak snapped at three
Nuerdanbieke lost to Steve Garcia via KO (strikes) at 0:36 of Round 2 at UFC 287 on Saturday in Miami.
ANALYSIS
Nuerdanbieke is comfortable in a brawl, and when you're willing to stand and trade with your opposition, this is what can happen. Nuerdanbieke was the much better fighter in Round 1, scoring a knockdown and a takedown, in addition to plenty of control time, but he ate a couple big shots from Garcia late in the frame before absorbing two huge punches and a liver kick early in Round 2 which closed the show. Nuerdanbieke is extremely strong and keeps himself in great shape, but with 50 professional fights under his belt, he has less runway ahead of him than your typical soon-to-be 29-year-old. The setback snaps a three-fight winning streak for Nuerdanbieke.
Nuerdanbieke is comfortable in a brawl, and when you're willing to stand and trade with your opposition, this is what can happen. Nuerdanbieke was the much better fighter in Round 1, scoring a knockdown and a takedown, in addition to plenty of control time, but he ate a couple big shots from Garcia late in the frame before absorbing two huge punches and a liver kick early in Round 2 which closed the show. Nuerdanbieke is extremely strong and keeps himself in great shape, but with 50 professional fights under his belt, he has less runway ahead of him than your typical soon-to-be 29-year-old. The setback snaps a three-fight winning streak for Nuerdanbieke.