Dana White shows interest in signing free agent Usman Nurmagomedov
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 12:47 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Dana White expressed enthusiasm about potentially signing Usman Nurmagomedov after the PFL lightweight champion fought out his contract. Nurmagomedov, who boasts an undefeated 22-0 record, defeated Archie Colgan in his last match at PFL New York. Following his victory, Nurmagomedov indicated he is open to exploring UFC opportunities. White's positive response included a simple 'sure' at the UFC Fight Night 282 press conference in Serbia, accompanied by a smile. He later responded to a social media clip with a smiling emoji, signaling interest in the fighter's future in the UFC.
- •Dana White smiles when asked about Usman Nurmagomedov at UFC Fight Night 282.
- •Nurmagomedov is undefeated with a record of 22-0.
- •He fought out his contract with PFL after defeating Archie Colgan.
- •Nurmagomedov expressed interest in joining the UFC after his last fight.
- •White responded positively on social media about Nurmagomedov's potential signing.
- 12:47 AMYahoo Sports — Dana White Reacts to Potential Usman Nurmagomedov Signing
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Dana White all smiles when asked about free agent Usman Nurmagomedov
"UFC president Dana White reacted to potentially signing PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov, who is currently a free agent. Nurmagomedov reached free agency following a first-round knockout win over Archie Colgan at PFL New York on Friday. It was another tremendous win for Nurmagomedov, who has now improved to 22-0, 1 NC in his spectacular […] The post Dana White Reacts to Potential Usman Nurmagomedov Signing appeared first on HEAVY.
"Dana White was asked if he'd be interested in signing PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov, who recently fought out his contract.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 12:47 AMDana White Reacts to Potential Usman Nurmagomedov Signing
UFC president Dana White reacted to potentially signing PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov, who is currently a free agent. Nurmagomedov reached free agency following a first-round knockout win over Archie Colgan at PFL New York on Friday. It was another tremendous win for Nurmagomedov, who has now improved to 22-0, 1 NC in his spectacular […] The post Dana White Reacts to Potential Usman Nurmagomedov Signing appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 12:00 AMDana White all smiles when asked about free agent Usman Nurmagomedov
Dana White was asked if he'd be interested in signing PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov, who recently fought out his contract.
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