Businessman predicts how Usman Nurmagomedov would defeat the top UFC lightweight stars.

Khabib and Usman Nurmagomedov backstage at the PFL. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/PFL

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Ali Abdelaziz has no doubts about Usman Nurmagomedov 's potential . The Russian's agent and founder of Dominance MMA Management, one of the sport's largest agencies, the businessman projected how his athlete would defeat the top names in the UFC's lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), including Ilia Topuria , Charles Oliveira, Max Holloway , and Paddy Pimblett.

Without a contract with any organization, Usman is considered one of the greatest talents available on the market. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ali detailed the results he envisions for matchups against the elite of the division and predicted convincing victories for the Russian against all the opponents mentioned.

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" Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Ilia Topuria — Usman Nurmagomedov wins by knockout with a head kick in the third round," said the promoter.

" Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Charles Oliveira — Usman Nurmagomedov wins by submission in the second round."

" Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Max Holloway — Usman Nurmagomedov wins by knockout in the fourth round."

Ali also pointed to Usman as the favorite against Paddy Pimblett . Despite praising the Briton, the promoter stated that the Englishman's fighting style would be one of the most favorable for the Russian and predicted another victory before the end of the fight.

“ Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paddy Pimblett — Usman Nurmagomedov wins by technical knockout in the second round with strikes on the ground. With all due respect to Paddy, I think he's an incredible fighter. But, in terms of style, this is a very difficult matchup for him,” wrote Ali Abdelaziz.

Usman Nurmagomedov's career

Usman Nurmagomedov promotes PFL event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/PFL

At 28 years old, Usman is considered one of the top names outside of the UFC. Undefeated in his professional career, the fighter has 22 wins, nine by knockout and seven by submission. The Russian recently had a rivalry with Irishman Paul Hughes , defeating him on two occasions.

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Meet the key figures who worked with Ali Abdelaziz.

Khabib celebrates UFC victory with Ali. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/AliAbdelaziz

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Throughout his career, Ali built one of the most influential agencies in the world of MMA, representing UFC champions and prominent athletes in different weight classes.

The main name associated with his career is Khabib Nurmagomedov . The former UFC lightweight champion ended his career undefeated, with 29 wins in professional MMA, and became one of the greatest phenomena in the history of the sport. His partnership with Ali was fundamental for much of the Russian's time in the octagon.

In addition to Khabib, the businessman was also linked to the careers of Islam Makhachev , the current welterweight champion and one of the leading names in the lightweight division; Kamaru Usman , former welterweight champion; Justin Gaethje , one of the most popular athletes in the category (up to 70,3 kg); and Henry Cejudo , UFC champion in two divisions and Olympic medalist.

The list of athletes represented by Ali also includes Kayla Harrison , UFC champion and two-time Olympic champion, as well as Fabricio Werdum , a jiu-jitsu legend and former heavyweight champion of the world's largest MMA event.

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