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Usman Nurmagomedov is now a coveted free agent. | 📷: PFL MMA
Usman Nurmagomedov and Ilia Topuria could be on a collision course, and the Russian’s manager has now weighed in on the matchup.
Nurmagomedov (22-0) is the most sought-after free agent in mixed martial arts presently. The undefeated Professional Fighters League lightweight exhausted his current contract with the promotion by defending his title with a knockout win over Archie Colgan at PFL New York.
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Usman’s manager has now addressed how he’d fare against the former two-division Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder.
‘Usman will stop Ilia’: Nurmagomedov’s manager predicts another Topuria KO loss
Topuria (17-1) was the fastest-rising fighter in the sport until his title loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, the first defeat of his pro career. Despite being no longer unbeaten, he remains one of the biggest stars in the UFC.
Ali Abdelaziz manages both Gaethje and Nurmagomedov. With rumors of Nurmagomedov looking to sign with the UFC now circulating, Abdelaziz predicts that the Dagestani standout will stop Topuria by the fourth round, as Gaethje did.
“I told everyone before that Justin Gaethje would beat Ilia Topuria,” Abdelaziz wrote on X. “And I’m telling you today: Usman Nurmagomedov will stop Ilia Topuria within four rounds.”
It remains to be seen whether Nurmagomedov re-signs with the PFL amid their merger with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. Notably, Dana White confirmed the UFC’s interest in the 28-year-old following UFC Belgrade.
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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