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Usman Nurmagomedov Meets UFC Exec: Fight Future Looms
16 Aug
Summary
- Usman Nurmagomedov met with UFC matchmaker Hunter Campbell.
- Nurmagomedov recently became a free agent after defending his PFL title.
- Dana White gave a positive one-word response about signing Nurmagomedov.
UFC matchmaker Hunter Campbell was recently observed with PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov during the UFC 330 press conference. This interaction has fueled significant speculation regarding Nurmagomedov's potential move to the UFC. The undefeated fighter, who is also the cousin of Khabib Nurmagomedov, became a free agent on July 31, 2026, following his second successful PFL Lightweight Championship defense. He secured a knockout victory against Archie Colgan in that bout.
Nurmagomedov boasts an impressive professional record of 22-0. Prior to his PFL championship reign, he was also the Bellator Lightweight World Champion, successfully defending that title three times. His early career saw him accumulate an 11-0 record across promotions in the Middle East and Russia.
Adding to the speculation, UFC President Dana White recently responded with a simple 'Sure' when asked about the possibility of signing Nurmagomedov, accompanied by a grin. This interaction, combined with the sighting of Campbell, suggests that a UFC contract for Nurmagomedov may be imminent.
