Usman Nurmagomedov’s manager makes bold Ilia Topuria fight prediction

Usman Nurmagomedov is now a coveted free agent. | 📷: PFLMMAUsmanNurmagomedov and IliaTopuria could be on a collision course, and the Russian'smanager has now weighed in on the matchup.Nurmagomedov (22-0) is the most sought-after free agent in mixedmartial arts presently. The undefeated Professional Fighters League lightweight exhausted his currentcontract with the promotion by defending his title with a knockoutwin over ArchieColgan at PFL New York.Usman's manager has now addressed how he'd fare against the formertwo-division Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder.

'Usman will stop Ilia': Nurmagomedov's manager predicts anotherTopuria KO loss

Topuria (17-1) was the fastest-rising fighter in the sport untilhis title loss to JustinGaethje at UFC Freedom 250, the first defeat of his pro career. Despitebeing no longer unbeaten, he remains one of the biggest stars inthe UFC.Ali Abdelaziz manages both Gaethje and Nurmagomedov. With rumors ofNurmagomedov looking to sign with the UFC now circulating,Abdelaziz predicts that the Dagestani standout will stop Topuria bythe fourth round, as Gaethje did."I told everyone before that Justin Gaethje would beat IliaTopuria," Abdelaziz wrote on X. "And I'm telling you today: UsmanNurmagomedov will stop Ilia Topuria within four rounds."It remains to be seen whether Nurmagomedov re-signs with the PFLamid their merger with Jake Paul'sMost Valuable Promotions. Notably, DanaWhite confirmed the UFC's interest in the 28-year-old followingUFC Belgrade.