Daniel Cormier Disagrees with Ali Abdelaziz on Usman Nurmagomedov's UFC Potential

Daniel Cormier has publicly disagreed with Ali Abdelaziz regarding the potential of Usman Nurmagomedov in the UFC. Recently, Nurmagomedov concluded his PFL contract with a first-round knockout of Archie Colgan, leading to speculation about his future in the UFC.

Abdelaziz, Nurmagomedov's manager, has made bold assertions that his client would quickly become the top lightweight in the UFC, suggesting he could finish fighters like Ilia Topuria faster than Justin Gaethje did. Cormier responded to these claims, stating that while he acknowledges Nurmagomedov's talent, the current UFC fighters possess a level of skill that should not be underestimated.

Cormier emphasized the caliber of fighters like Max Holloway and Ilia Topuria, arguing that the idea of Nurmagomedov easily dominating them is unrealistic. He expressed his willingness to confront Abdelaziz directly about these views.