{"id":40410,"date":"2026-09-10T05:50:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T05:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sherdog.com\/news\/news\/Islam-Makhachev-says-theres-a-9037-chance-Usman-Nurmagomedov-joins-UFC-202742"},"modified":"2026-09-10T05:50:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T05:50:56","slug":"islam-makhachev-says-theres-a-90-chance-usman-nurmagomedov-joins-ufc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.martialartskleinanzeigen.com\/videos\/islam-makhachev-says-theres-a-90-chance-usman-nurmagomedov-joins-ufc\/","title":{"rendered":"Islam Makhachev says there\u2019s a \u201890%\u2019 chance Usman Nurmagomedov joins UFC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Islam
\nMakhachev<\/a> believes his teammate, Usman
\nNurmagomedov<\/a>, is on his way to the
\nUltimate Fighting Championship<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Nurmagomedov recently completed his
\nProfessional Fighters League<\/a> contract with a knockout victory
\nover Archie
\nColgan<\/a>, sparking discourse over where the undefeated
\nlightweight will compete next. He previously discussed turning down
\na $2 million-per-fight deal from the PFL and Makhachev\u2019s recent
\ncomments further indicate a UFC signing is imminent.<\/p>\n

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Usman Nurmagomedov is a free agent after completing his PFL
\ncontract<\/h2>\n

Makhachev says there’s a strong chance Nurmagomedov will now join
\nthe UFC. The welterweight champ claims this is the perfect time for
\nhis teammate to make the jump and work towards championship gold in
\nthe division he and their mentor, Khabib
\nNurmagomedov<\/a>, once ruled.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the perfect move for him. He needs to prove he\u2019s the best in
\nthe world. He could face a Top 10 rival and soon earn a title
\nshot,\u201d Makhachev told Russian outlet Match TV<\/a>. \u201cHe grew up alongside Khabib and me,
\nhas trained with the best from the start of his career and has
\nextensive experience working with champions; now is the best time
\nfor him to join the UFC.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Makhachev doesn\u2019t guarantee a UFC move, he\u2019s confident
\nNurmagomedov will join him on the roster.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t give you 100% answer,\u201d Makhachev added. \u201cBut 90%? Yes. I
\nthink Usman has already grown beyond where he is now. Not many
\npeople are interested anymore in seeing him fight rematches in the
\nPFL. I think right now is the perfect time for him to come to the
\nUFC. There are so many dangerous guys in the division. He can prove
\nthat he\u2019s the best in the world. It\u2019s all leading to something
\ngood.\u201d\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n

\ud83d\udea8 There is a 90% chance that Usman
\nNurmagomedov<\/a> will sign with the UFC, according to Islam
\nMakhachev<\/a> \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t give you a 100% answer. But 90%? Yes. I think Usman has
\nalready grown beyond where he is now.<\/p>\n

Not many people are interested anymore in seeing him fight
\nrematches\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/yerZlhM4PV<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS)
\nSeptember 9, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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