{"id":848571,"date":"2026-08-06T20:28:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T20:28:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/848571\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T20:28:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T20:28:09","slug":"ali-abdelaziz-predicts-usman-nurmagomedov-beats-ufc-elites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/848571\/","title":{"rendered":"Ali Abdelaziz Predicts Usman Nurmagomedov beats UFC elites"},"content":{"rendered":"

The veteran manager and CEO of Dominance MMA Management, Ali Abdelaziz, shared a bold take on his undefeated client Usman Nurmagomedov\u2019s potential UFC run. <\/p>\n

UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov\u2019s cousin Usman is fresh from his first-round finish in his lightweight title defense against Archie Colgan at PFL<\/a> New York in July.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With the win, Usman improved his pro record to 22-0 and completed his PFL contract in style. Now that Usman has entered free agency, Abdelaziz wasted no time in predicting his chances against UFC<\/a> elites.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Abdelaziz Predicts Usman Nurmagomedov<\/a> Goes Through the Entire Division<\/p>\n

Days after his client’s PFL victory, Ali Abdelaziz took to X and dropped a bold prediction that covered four potential fights for the Dagestani prospect.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Abdelaziz predicted Usman to knock out Ilia Topuria<\/a> in the third round, finish Charles Oliveira via second-round submission, knock out Max Holloway<\/a> in the fourth round, and beat Paddy Pimblett<\/a> via ground and pound in the second round.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cAgainst Ilia Topuria \u2014 Usman Nurmagomedov by third-round head kick knockout. Against Charles Oliveira \u2014 Usman Nurmagomedov by second-round submission. Against Max Holloway \u2014 Usman Nurmagomedov by fourth-round knockout. Against Paddy Pimblett \u2014 Usman Nurmagomedov by second-round TKO via ground and pound,\u201d\u00a0Abdelaziz posted.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He also shared a note specifically for the Pimblett prediction: “With all due respect to Paddy, I think he’s an amazing fighter. But stylistically, this is a very difficult matchup for him,” Abdelaziz said.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Is Usman Going to the UFC?<\/p>\n

While it appears to be an excellent opportunity for Usman to switch to the UFC following a dominating PFL career, neither party has made an official announcement.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, Dana White sounded optimistic about the move following UFC Belgrade last weekend. When asked if he was interested in signing Khabib\u2019s cousin, White replied with one word: \u201cSure,\u201d followed by a grin.<\/p>\n

Later, the UFC CEO doubled down on his statement by posting a smiley emoji on a video of the exchange on X.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The undefeated PFL champion has completed his contract, but PFL still holds a 90-day exclusive negotiation window. That means no other promotion can formally begin talks until that period expires.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, Usman has done practically everything to prove his status in the PFL, and with Khabib leading the team, the UFC appears to be a better place for him to leave his mark on MMA history while also earning a lot of money.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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