The possibility of Usman Nurmagomedov joining the UFC is generating a lot of buzz. Dana White has been fueling these rumors, and Khabib Nurmagomedov has also commented on Usman's free agency, stating that Usman is currently a free agent. Jake Paul weighed in, explaining that Khabib put the PFL belt on Usman because he was the PFL champion. It seems like everyone's watching to see where Usman lands next, and the UFC is definitely a strong contender.
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- UFC 330 matchup saved as Islam Makhachev’s sparring partner steps in to replace injured Geoff Neal (Bloody Elbow)
- Khamzat Chimaev Set for Tyron Woodley Wrestling Match at RAF Moscow (LowKick MMA)
- Arman Tsarukyan vs. Charles Oliveira 2 Eyed for UFC 331 Main Event (LowKick MMA)
- PFL-MVP merger gets blunt response from UFC CEO Dana White (Sherdog)
- Islam Makhachev rejects Khabib Retirement path, eyes more UFC wins (Sherdog)
- Brendan Schaub Talks Anthony Smith’s Kids and Online Mockery: “Those 4 Kids Are F, ed” (LowKick MMA)
- Jean Silva vs. Yair Rodriguez Set to Headline Noche UFC on September 12 (LowKick MMA)
- Report: Women's flyweight clash booked for UFC 331 (Sherdog)
- Jake Paul reveals why Khabib Nurmagomedov put PFL belt on Usman (Sherdog)
- UFC star Shara Bullet Magomedov joins Real American Freestyle roster (Sherdog)
- Jan Blachowicz shows off gnarly cut after UFC Belgrade loss (Sherdog)
- Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov comment on Usman Nurmagomedov's free agency (Sherdog)
- Islam Makhachev rejects Khabib Retirement path, eyes more UFC wins (Yahoo Sports)
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This story ran in the August 3, 2026 edition of the daily show.