Islam Makhachev predicts Usman Nurmagomedov will likely join the UFC

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev stated there is a 90% probability that his teammate, Usman Nurmagomedov, will transition to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Nurmagomedov recently became a free agent after fulfilling his contract with the Professional Fighters League, a tenure that concluded with a knockout victory against Archie Colgan. According to Makhachev, the move represents a logical progression for the undefeated fighter to test his skills against top-tier divisional competition. While no official deal has been confirmed, Makhachev indicated that the timing is appropriate for his teammate to pursue championship status within the promotion. Nurmagomedov previously turned down a reported $2 million-per-fight offer from the PFL before reaching his current status as a free agent.

• 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Islam Makhachev says there’s a ‘90%’ chance Usman Nurmagomedov joins UFC
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