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Usman Nurmagomedov is now MMA’s most prized free agent. | 📷: PFL MMA
Usman Nurmagomedov has emerged as the most sought-after free agent in mixed martial arts after completing his contract with the Professional Fighters League.
Comments from Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White and Usman’s cousin, UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov, suggest his next move could be unveiled soon.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals negotiations on Usman Nurmagomedov’s future will commence ‘soon’
Nurmagomedov further extended his perfect record and added to his value as a free agent with his dominant victory over Archie Colgan at PFL New York. While a UFC move is rumored, re-signing with the PFL could be a possibility amid the promotion’s merger with Most Valuable Promotions.
Notably, PFL CEO John Martin and MVP co-founder Jake Paul have publicly expressed their desire to retain the undefeated lightweight champion. However, when asked about Usman following UFC Belgrade, White confirmed the UFC’s interest in the Russian and later doubled down on the claim with a subtle hint in a social media post, sharing a smiling emoji.
Khabib also weighed in on Usman’s future. In an Instagram post, the former UFC lightweight champion revealed that negotiations will be held soon.
“Usman has shown and proven over the last couple of years that he is the best lightweight outside the UFC,” Khabib wrote on Instagram. “Not with words, but with his performances. When I said in 2020 that Islam was the best at that time, there were many people who disagreed. Believe me guys, there are levels to this game. You will see for yourselves what happens next. There will be negotiations over the next month, and very soon you will find out for yourselves which league he will continue competing in.”
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This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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