Daniel Cormier encourages Usman Nurmagomedov to join UFC for legacy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 7:25 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Daniel Cormier recently met Usman Nurmagomedov at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, urging the unbeaten fighter to transition to the UFC now that he is a free agent. Nurmagomedov, who holds a record of 22-0, completed his PFL contract with a victory over Archie Colgan, and Cormier wants him to face top competition in the UFC. The Hall of Famer challenged Nurmagomedov to seek legacy over financial incentives. PFL may offer Nurmagomedov a new contract before he can consider UFC options due to their limited negotiation window.
- •Cormier wants Nurmagomedov to test himself in the UFC.
- •Nurmagomedov ended his PFL contract with a win over Colgan.
- •Cormier stressed that legacy should matter more than money for Nurmagomedov.
- •Nurmagomedov may still receive a new contract from PFL before considering UFC offers.
- 7:25 AMYahoo Sports — Daniel Cormier tells Usman Nurmagomedov it's ‘time for legacy’
"Daniel Cormier wants Usman Nurmagomedov to join the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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