UFC or PFL? Nurmagomedov to decide future 'very soon'
PFL lightweight world champion Usman Nurmagomedov will decide on his future "very soon" after becoming a free agent, according to his cousin and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov.
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"Usman has shown and proven over the last couple of years that he is the best lightweight outside the UFC."
— Khabib Nurmagomedov , Athlete
"brother let's talk about today - we don't know what's going to happen tomorrow."
— Usman Nurmagomedov , Athlete
"next fight if you get a knockout, I'll buy you a car."
— Jake Paul , Influencer
"MVP, they always trash talk about Dana saying he doesn't pay - now we're gonna see how they're gonna pay."
— Usman Nurmagomedov , Athlete
"sure"
— Dana White , Executive
Key People
Dana White is the president of the UFC and chief of Zuffa Boxing.
Jake Paul is a social media influencer and boxing promoter.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is a retired mixed martial artist and former UFC lightweight champion.
Usman Nurmagomedov is a Russian mixed martial artist and reigning PFL lightweight champion.
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PFL lightweight world champion Usman Nurmagomedov will decide on his future "very soon" after becoming a free agent, according to his cousin and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov.
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