Usman Nurmagomedov Nears PFL Exit After 155-Pound Title Defense as Teammates Eye UFC Move
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Updated · boxingnews.com · Jul 31
Usman Nurmagomedov Nears PFL Exit After 155-Pound Title Defense as Teammates Eye UFC Move
1 articles · Updated · boxingnews.com · Jul 31
Summary
Friday's 155-pound title fight against Archie Colgan could be Usman Nurmagomedov's last under his PFL deal, fueling fresh talk about a jump to the UFC.
AJ McKee said the unbeaten lightweight champion has the skill set to succeed "wherever he goes," framing the decision as Nurmagomedov's alone once his contract ends.
Dakota Ditcheva tied any UFC move to Islam Makhachev's timeline, saying the Nurmagomedov camp appears to be waiting for the UFC lightweight belt to open up.
The contract uncertainty lands as Nurmagomedov heads into PFL New York's main event, with Thursday weigh-ins set before a fight that could shape his next promotion.