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‘Legacy doesn’t pay check’: Usman Nurmagomedov discusses what will factor into to his free agency decision
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- Usman Nurmagomedov successfully defended his lightweight title with a first-round knockout at PFL New York, concluding his PFL contract and becoming a top free agent in MMA.
- Following his win, Nurmagomedov expressed openness to offers, emphasizing the need for better pay and hinting at negotiations involving his team and notable figures like Jake Paul.
- Jake Paul, who recently merged his Most Valuable Promotions with the PFL, was present at the event, highlighting potential new promotional opportunities for Nurmagomedov.
- Although there has been speculation about Nurmagomedov joining the UFC to follow his teammates Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, he stressed that financial considerations and supporting his family are now his priorities.
- Nurmagomedov acknowledged his late father Abdulmanap’s legacy plan for him to become champion but emphasized that legacy alone is insufficient without adequate financial compensation.
