November 30, 2024 3:30 pm ET
A two-time winner of the PFL welterweight season, Magomed Magomedkerimov, is reportedly eyeing a transfer to the UFC.
Magomedkerimov (34-6) has spent practically half his skilled preventing profession beneath the PFL banner. He’s discovered loads of success by successful the PFL’s welterweight event in 2018 and 2023, however after final yr, the Russian expressed his want to move away from the season format.
His want was granted, and a combat towards former Bellator champion Jason Jackson was set for PFL vs. Bellator: Champions in February. Nonetheless, Magomedkerimov withdrew due to an undisclosed injury, and has not competed in 2024. His final combat was a season-winning submission of Sadibou Sy at 2023 PFL Championship final November.
Now, Magomedkerimov, 34, wish to be launched from the PFL so he can be part of the UFC.
“I’m ready for PFL to let me go,” Magomedkerimov instructed Meta Ratings in Russian (translated by Google). “I wish to check my energy within the UFC. If I can come to an settlement with the administration to terminate the contract, I’ll discuss transferring to the UFC. If not, I’ll have one other combat.” Magomedkerimov mentioned he at the moment has a combat supply on the desk to face Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen, however would nonetheless like a change of surroundings.
“On the moemnt, we’re ready for the scenario with PFL to be resolved,” Magomedkerimov mentioned. “After that, we are going to begin speaking with UFC.”
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