It looks as if Usman Nurmagomedov shouldn’t be the largest fan of considered one of the brand new PFL bosses.
Jake Paul was in attendance at Friday’s Latest York City event after announcing news of the merger between the PFL and MVP MMA earlier this week.
He entered the cage soon after Nurmagomedov knocked out Archie Colgan in a single round to successfully defend his lightweight title for the second time.
The Dagestani’s contractual uncertainty got here up in discussion, as Paul looked to secure the champ’s continued services. But he could have actually dented his hopes of getting Nurmagomedov’s signature along with his conduct.
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Each Usman Nurmagomedov and Dakota Ditcheva stayed undefeated at PFL Latest York.
Usman Nurmagomedov was not blissful with what Jake Paul said at PFL Latest York
Nurmagomedov defeated Paul Hughes last October to change into PFL champion before defending the belt against Alfie Davis and now Colgan.
The PFL Latest York primary event marked the Dagestani’s final outing on his current contract, meaning he’s now the most popular free agent in mixed martial arts.
Paul offered to purchase Nurmagomedov a automotive as negotiations over his future began immediately on Friday night, however the MVP MMA boss could have damaged his standing with the champ by targeting Justin Gaethje.
While being interviewed alongside Nurmagomedov contained in the cage, ‘The Problem Child’ suggested his latest promotion’s star would make “light work” of the UFC’s 155-pound champion.
That comment didn’t sit right with Nurmagomedov, who sits under the identical management banner as ‘The Highlight’.
“Like a promoter, he talks an excessive amount of,” Nurmagomedov said of Paul during his press conference. “He’s not a fighter; he’s a YouTuber guy.
“When any person doesn’t give the respect for Justin, to be honest, this shouldn’t be good.
“Justin Gaethje is a legend. I’m really blissful he’s champion at once and I wish all the most effective to Justin,” he added.
Nurmagomedov’s future appears to be a alternative between legacy and money.
Islam Makhachev shouldn’t be confident that the UFC can pay what is required to tempt his teammate over from the PFL, where he’s reportedly the highest-paid athlete on the roster.
The merger with MVP MMA also guarantees to spice up fight purses and open up latest opportunities, especially if Paul’s promotion plans to stage further events on Netflix.
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