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\nUsman Nurmagomedov is now MMA\u2019s most prized free agent. | \ud83d\udcf7: PFL
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Usman Comments from Advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Nurmagomedov further extended his perfect record and added to his Notably, PFL CEO John Martin and MVP co-founder Jake Paul<\/a> Khabib also weighed in on Usman\u2019s future. In an Instagram post, the \u201cUsman has shown and proven over the last couple of years that he An elite Dana White had the biggest smile on his face “Sure.” pic.twitter.com\/5hTcA4lvf8<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) <\/center> \ud83d\udea8 Khabib on Usman “Usman has shown and proven over the last couple of years that he When I said in 2020 that Islam was the best at that time, there
\nNurmagomedov<\/a> has emerged as the most sought-after free agent in
\nmixed martial arts after completing his contract with the
\nProfessional Fighters League<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nUltimate Fighting Championship<\/a> CEO Dana
\nWhite<\/a> and Usman\u2019s cousin, UFC Hall of Famer Khabib
\nNurmagomedov<\/a>, suggest his next move could be unveiled soon.<\/p>\nKhabib Nurmagomedov reveals negotiations on Usman
\nNurmagomedov\u2019s future will commence \u2018soon\u2019<\/h2>\n
\nvalue as a free agent with his dominant victory over Archie
\nColgan<\/a> at
\nPFL New York<\/a>. While a UFC move is rumored, re-signing with the
\nPFL could be a possibility amid the promotion\u2019s merger with
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\nMost Valuable Promotions<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nhave publicly expressed their desire to retain the undefeated
\nlightweight champion. However, when asked about Usman following
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\nUFC Belgrade<\/a>, White confirmed the UFC\u2019s interest in the Russian
\nand later doubled down on the claim with a subtle hint in a social
\nmedia post, sharing a smiling emoji.<\/p>\n
\nformer UFC lightweight champion revealed that negotiations will be
\nheld soon.<\/p>\n
\nis the best lightweight outside the UFC,\u201d Khabib wrote on
\nInstagram. \u201cNot with words, but with his performances. When I said
\nin 2020 that Islam was the best at that time, there were many
\npeople who disagreed. Believe me guys, there are levels to this
\ngame. You will see for yourselves what happens next. There will be
\nnegotiations over the next month, and very soon you will find out
\nfor yourselves which league he will continue competing in.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nmiddleweight clash headlines PFL Charlotte: Tune on Friday, Aug. 7
\nat 10 p.m. ET on ESPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
\nwhen asked about signing Usman
\nNurmagomedov<\/a> \ud83d\ude2d<\/p>\n
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\nNurmagomedov<\/a>‘s future \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n
\nis the best lightweight outside the UFC. Not with words, but with
\nhis performances.<\/p>\n
\nwere many people who\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/EAaGN086db<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/4DYLQ0XjNf<\/a><\/p>\n