🚨| Usman Nurmagomedov joined me ahead of his #PFLNY title defense against Archie Colgan!
This is obviously the last fight on Usman Nurmagomedov’s PFL contract. I asked about his future, he said he only wants “more belts” but is also excited to be the hottest FA in MMA soon, saying he’s ready for some money & offers.
Usman’s older brother, Umar Nurmagomedov was scheduled to have a fight a week before Usman in the UFC and Islam Makhachev is rumored to be fighting in August. With all of them fighting around the same time, Usman says they would head over to New Jersey early and train at Nick Catone’s MMA again.
I asked Usman about this throwback picture of himself and Umar. He says he never imagined they would make it this far and is ready for more success.
Surprisingly, Usman admits that Conor McGregor returning to UFC would be good for the sport. Although he doesn’t expect Conor to make the walk, he says a win over Max Holloway would be a big moment for MMA.
We also talked Ben Askren’s combat sports return & comeback, Usman’s family life, and MUCH MORE!
🎥 Interview below on @Home_of_Fight