Outside Source
Nurmagomedov (20-1) is considered one of the best lightweights in the world, regardless of promotion. Nurmagomedov’s current PFL contract will expire after he puts his lightweight title on the line against Archie Colgan at PFL New York on July 31 at the UBS Arena in Long Island, New York.
There has been speculation about Nurmagomedov potentially signing with the UFC after his current PFL contract expires. Makhachev (28-1) believes Nurmagomedov needs to move to the UFC to fully realize his potential against a higher caliber of opponents. However, Makhachev claims that Nurmagomedov is getting a hefty payday in the PFL, which the UFC is unlikely to pay. According to Makhachev, Nurmagomedov still has ample time to sign another PFL contract and move to the UFC later in his career to build his legacy. The UFC welterweight champion believes Nurmagomedov should sign with the UFC only if the offer is lucrative enough.
Room to Grow
“Looking at the opponents, I’d say Usman should make the move,” Makhachev told Adam Zubayraev. “To fully realize his potential, he needs tougher opponents. They push you to grow. I think Usman still has room to improve… In PFL they pay much more. The UFC doesn’t like paying that much. If Usman signs, I think he gets half the purse he gets in PFL… If he works out one more contract [in PFL], three more fights, he won’t be late for anything. Let the UFC make him an offer he can’t refuse. But if they offer a small purse, what’s the point of going?”
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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