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Nurmagomedov to Conquer UFC? Manager's Bold Claim
3 Aug
Summary
- Manager predicts Usman Nurmagomedov will defeat Ilia Topuria.
- Usman Nurmagomedov recently won his PFL lightweight title.
- Top UFC fighters doubt the promotion's financial offers.
Usman Nurmagomedov, the current PFL lightweight champion, is generating significant buzz following his recent first-round knockout victory. His manager, Ali Abdelaziz, has boldly predicted that Nurmagomedov would defeat UFC star Ilia Topuria within four rounds, potentially even faster than Justin Gaethje's previous win over Topuria.
Nurmagomedov is now an MMA free agent, facing a decision between lucrative offers, including one from the PFL, which is backed by Jake Paul and MVP. Despite the potential financial incentives, there are doubts about the UFC's willingness to meet Nurmagomedov's market value, with even UFC champion Islam Makhachev expressing skepticism about his employer's spending capabilities.
The PFL champion's future remains uncertain as negotiations with the UFC are yet to yield a deal. The potential showdown between Nurmagomedov and Topuria is contingent on the UFC securing his signature and meeting his financial expectations.
