Could Ilia Topuria soon have this man for company at 155 kilos?
There’s Dagestani interest on this Saturday’s UFC 321 pay-per-view, as Umar Nurmagomedov looks to get back on the right track nine months on from his failed bantamweight title bid against Merab Dvalishvili.
As all the time, ‘The Young Eagle’ could have some distinguished supporters as a part of his entourage in Abu Dhabi. That features one other talented cousin of the legendary Khabib Nurmagomedov within the undefeated PFL lightweight champion.
Usman Nurmagomedov is within the Middle East to assist his brother, as Umar gears as much as face Mario Bautista on the October 25 most important card. And it appears that evidently the UFC higher-ups could have their eyes on the UFC bantamweight contender’s sibling…
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Usman Nurmagomedov greets Dana White, speaks to Hunter Campbell on stage on the UFC 321 weigh-ins
While Umar has been flying the Nurmagomedov flag within the Octagon since Khabib’s retirement, Usman raised loads of eyebrows together with his rise to title glory under the Bellator banner.
His success has continued within the PFL, where Usman defeated Paul Hughes for the second time in Dubai earlier this month. He’s next expected to face 2025 lightweight tournament winner Alfie Davis.
With Islam Makhachev moving as much as welterweight, members of the Dagestani team have been pointing to the PFL kingpin as the brand new best at 155 kilos. And quite a few fans think he may get the prospect to prove as much against UFC champ Topuria sooner relatively than later.
Talk of Usman signing for the UFC arose after TNT Sports cameras caught his interactions with UFC president Dana White and chief business officer Hunter Campbell on stage at Friday’s UFC 321 ceremonial weigh-ins.
After shaking a smiling White’s hand, Nurmagomedov hugged and briefly spoke to Campbell.
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Fans predict UFC interest in Usman Nurmagomedov after he exchanged words with Hunter Campbell
Although Usman is in Abu Dhabi to support his brother at UFC 321, loads of fans had some takeaways from the PFL star’s interactions with the 2 higher-ups.
Many concluded that White and Campbell hold interest in Usman and can look to pursue his signing on the earliest opportunity.
“Soon…”
“Bro’s never fighting one other PFL fight again.”
“He’s on the radar.”
“Usman to the UFC.”
“My lad is coming.”
“They’re going to sign him as soon as his PFL contract is up.”
“After the Alfie Davis fight, I believe Usman goes to the UFC.”
“Hunter is hunting.”
“It’s a matter of when, not if.”
“Get him within the UFC.”