Usman Nurmagomedov Critiques UFC Lightweights Ahead of Potential Move

Usman Nurmagomedov, the PFL lightweight champion, has expressed confidence in his potential success in the UFC following his recent victory over Archie Colgan on July 31. With a professional record of 22-0, Nurmagomedov is considered a top free agent after completing his contract with PFL.

In a recent interview, Nurmagomedov criticized several UFC lightweights, including Paddy Pimblett and Arman Tsarukyan, suggesting that their performances do not match their rankings. He highlighted Pimblett's loss to a veteran and pointed out that Tsarukyan has not been active enough in the ring.

Nurmagomedov is currently in an exclusive negotiating period with PFL, which prevents UFC from making offers at this time. He has reportedly declined a $2 million per fight offer from PFL, indicating his interest in exploring opportunities with the UFC.