Grant Dawson advocates for Usman Nurmagomedov's UFC debut against top contenders

Grant Dawson expressed that Usman Nurmagomedov, the undefeated PFL lightweight champion, deserves a significant fight if he joins the UFC. Nurmagomedov, now a free agent, has been encouraged by UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev to make the move to the UFC. Dawson noted the tough competition at lightweight, mentioning potential matchups against top fighters like Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira, should Nurmagomedov sign with the promotion. He emphasized that Nurmagomedov's success in PFL showcases his readiness for high-level competition in the UFC.

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