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Usman Nurmagomedov to UFC Can’t Happen Just Yet

Usman Nurmagomedov Getty The UFC might want to sign free-agent lightweight Usman Nurmagomedov, but it can’t happen just yet due to the PFL holding his signing rights. With a 22-0, 1 NC record, it’s easy to see why UFC president Dana White wants to bring Nurmagomedov to the world’s leading MMA promotion. However, before the UFC can even speak to Nurmagomedov as a free agent, PFL — his longtime organization — has a 90-day exclusive negotiating window to talk about a new contract with the Russian before he can hit unrestricted free agent.

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