PFL champion and cousin of Khabib Nurmagomedov could sign with the UFC in 2026; find out why.

Usman Nurmagomedov He could sign with the UFC in 2026. Photo: Press Release/X

Usman Nurmagomedov Khabib's cousin may be joining the UFC soon. He gave an interview to the North American portal MMA Junkie this Thursday (11) and spoke about the possibility of leaving the PFL in 2026, paving the way for a deal with the UFC in the future.

In an interview given to MMA Junkie, Usman Nurmagomedov He said he only has two more fights left on his contract with the PFL. Usman is the current lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg) of the company and is happy in this position; however, the fighter has not yet received any updates regarding the renewal of his contract.

“I know there will only be two fights (in 2026), at the beginning and end of the year… I have two more fights on my contract and I think after this fight (against Davis), we’ll talk about the future. We’ll see how interested they are in me… For me, in the PFL, everything is great. I’m the champion and they have many challengers who can grow there. Look at my last two fights, in my opinion, I think I evolved with those fights against…” Paul Hughes“He made me grow, and for sure, he grew too. The PFL is good. You can make history here too. The question is: what are they going to give me? We'll see. First of all, I have to finish this guy… Of course, most people think that if you're not in the UFC, even if you're undefeated, it's not enough… I understand that this is good for the media, and when I think, 'The UFC is where the best fighters in the world face each other,' I think: 'The best fighters. Not who is most popular. Just the best fighters,'” he said. Usman Nurmagomedov to the MMA Junkie.

Usman Nurmagomedov addresses potential UFC moves PFL contract negotiations loom (via @MikeBohn) https://t.co/6efzwtpDD9

— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) December 11, 2025

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When is Usman Nurmagomedov's next fight?

Usman Nurmagomedov is preparing to fight against Alfie Davis This will be his second-to-last fight under his current contract, 'PFL: Road to Dubai', on February 7, 2026. If the company does not renew Usman's contract by the end of his two commitments, he will be eligible to become a free agent.