Getty DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 03: Usman Nurmagomedov receives the Lightweight belt after defeating Paul Hughes of Ireland in the PFL Lightweight World Title Fight during the PFL Championship Series :Road to Dubai on October 03, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
Usman Nurmagomedov shared his honest thoughts on the current landscape of the UFC’s lightweight division. The PFL lightweight champion is not impressed and does not believe there is a large gap in the skill level.
Nurmagomedov, 28, is a highly sought-after free agent after his 1st round knockout
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