Usman Nurmagomedov comments on UFC Freedom 250 fight hype

Usman Nurmagomedov expressed his lack of excitement for the upcoming UFC Freedom 250 main event featuring Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, set for June 14 in Washington D.C. Nurmagomedov cited a comparison to the widespread anticipation for his cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov's bout against Conor McGregor, emphasizing the lower-profile nature of Topuria vs. Gaethje. He implied that Topuria's lack of fame contributes to reduced interest in the fight. Despite Gaethje’s underdog status, Nurmagomedov acknowledged that he could still pull off a victory with the right strategy. The event will unify Topuria's lightweight championship with Gaethje's interim title.

• 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Usman Nurmagomedov: No hype around UFC Freedom 250, Topuria 'not so famous'