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Usman Nurmagomedov signs to UFC
Posted on 11/10/26 at 3:55 pm
Posted on 11/10/26 at 3:55 pm
I've been waiting on this announcement for a while now. They just copy and paste these guys in the mountains.
I do think that outside of Islam, Usman is the most well rounded fighter from their camp. To me, he's everything the UFC tried to say Umar was. Very serious kickboxer with the wrestling pedigree that they all share. I'm betting he'll become a fan favorite. Those Paul Hughes fights were wars, and he showed that he is more than willing to stand and trade with true strikers. I believe Hughes is another UFC caliber guy who will make the transfer soon, so I think Umar's upcoming fights have the potential to look a lot like this as they try and build his brand.
With Gaethje being the current LW champ and considering retirement, this could bring more fresh blood to an already stacked division.
Really hope he doesn't revert to the lay and pray gameplan when faced with top tier comp, because he can truly be a huge draw if he plays the game right.
Thoughts?
Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes 1
I do think that outside of Islam, Usman is the most well rounded fighter from their camp. To me, he's everything the UFC tried to say Umar was. Very serious kickboxer with the wrestling pedigree that they all share. I'm betting he'll become a fan favorite. Those Paul Hughes fights were wars, and he showed that he is more than willing to stand and trade with true strikers. I believe Hughes is another UFC caliber guy who will make the transfer soon, so I think Umar's upcoming fights have the potential to look a lot like this as they try and build his brand.
With Gaethje being the current LW champ and considering retirement, this could bring more fresh blood to an already stacked division.
Really hope he doesn't revert to the lay and pray gameplan when faced with top tier comp, because he can truly be a huge draw if he plays the game right.
Thoughts?
Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes 1
Posted on 11/10/26 at 4:16 pm to choupique711
More wrestle fricking...yay
Posted on 11/10/26 at 4:28 pm to TheOcean
Believe me, I understand how easy it is to see that last name and get to that conclusion. But this guy really chases the finish. As long as you're actively chasing a submission or ko, I'll never complain. I'm telling you if you haven't watched those fights with Hughes, you really should. Gives a good insight to how he approaches high pressure matchups with high stakes (hopefully)
Posted on 11/10/26 at 7:19 pm to choupique711
If either of those guys is going into the UFC Lightweight division, they have a long way to go to reach the top. They weren't impressive at all.
Posted on 11/10/26 at 7:20 pm to choupique711
The goat frickers sure are taking over UFC.
Posted on 11/10/26 at 9:20 pm to choupique711
He’s got serious kicking arsenal. He landed 2 question kicks in his career. The first was against former UFC champ benson Henderson. He was able to drop Henderson when his plant foot slipped. I don’t think I ever saw that.
His second was against Colgan. I watched it live and thought it was a head kick. On Slow mo replay you can see it as question mark kick. That’s how quick it came out.
Youtube Link
His second was against Colgan. I watched it live and thought it was a head kick. On Slow mo replay you can see it as question mark kick. That’s how quick it came out.
Youtube Link
Posted on 11/10/26 at 11:09 pm to choupique711
I have seen this kid. He looks really good, but I want to see him face top tier UFC competition.
He is a finisher with more in his arsenal that just wrestling.
This guy, and the guys in his camp, are incredibly disciplined. That is what makes them next level over most of the other guys in the UFC.
He is a finisher with more in his arsenal that just wrestling.
This guy, and the guys in his camp, are incredibly disciplined. That is what makes them next level over most of the other guys in the UFC.
Posted on 11/11/26 at 7:42 am to choupique711
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I'm betting he'll become a fan favorite.
I’m betting not.
Posted on 11/11/26 at 10:09 am to choupique711
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If he plays the game right
Welp, hasn't even been 24 hours and Merab has posted an Instagram video accusing a group of people that included Usman jumping him and his buddy.
And from Merab's post, it doesn't look like it was just the two piece with the soda. Merab has a gash on his forehead that's bleeding pretty well, and both him and his buddy have black eyes. What a first impression!
Posted on 11/11/26 at 11:23 am to choupique711
Was just coming to post this. 
Posted on 11/11/26 at 12:11 pm to TomAce
Was coming to see if this was posted just saw the video pop up.
UFC probably will say they don’t like it but then not punish them all.
UFC probably will say they don’t like it but then not punish them all.
Posted on 11/11/26 at 12:32 pm to choupique711
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They just copy and paste these guys in the mountains.
It's wild. Every division now.
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With Gaethje being the current LW champ and considering retirement, this could bring more fresh blood to an already stacked division.
I don't see Gaethje fighting him. I think he'd want to go out vs an established name and probably someone he knows he can beat. Could be wrong though.
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because he can truly be a huge draw if he plays the game right.
Thoughts?
I agree he's a badass and will probably do good in the division, but I don't see him being a huge draw. If by draw you mean popularity.
Posted on 11/11/26 at 2:59 pm to iwyLSUiwy
Wasn't meaning to imply that a fight with him and Gaethje is inbound, was more trying to say that with one of the big names in the division on his way out the door this could be a nice addition
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