Usman Nurmagomedov's manager predicts stoppage win over Ilia Topuria
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:37 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Usman Nurmagomedov and Ilia Topuria are potentially set to face each other, with Nurmagomedov's manager making a bold prediction about the outcome. After successfully defending his PFL lightweight title with a knockout win over Archie Colgan, Nurmagomedov is a highly sought-after free agent. His manager, Ali Abdelaziz, believes Nurmagomedov will stop Topuria by the fourth round, akin to Justin Gaethje's recent victory over Topuria. Nurmagomedov is currently weighing his options, including a possible move to the UFC, where there is confirmed interest in the fighter.
- •Nurmagomedov holds an undefeated record of 22-0.
- •Topuria is coming off a title loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.
- •Ali Abdelaziz manages both Nurmagomedov and Gaethje.
- •Nurmagomedov's current PFL contract has expired after his title defense.
- •Dana White has confirmed UFC interest in signing Nurmagomedov.
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Usman Nurmagomedov’s manager makes bold Ilia Topuria fight prediction
"Usman Nurmagomedov and Ilia Topuria could be on a collision course, and the Russian’s manager has now weighed in on the matchup.
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