Grant Dawson: Usman Nurmagomedov deserves big name or even UFC title shot

UFC lightweight contender Grant Dawson believes Usman Nurmagomedov deserves a high-profile fight or even a UFC title shot if he joins the UFC roster. Nurmagomedov, who holds an undefeated record of 22-0, recently became a free agent after his tenure as PFL lightweight champion. The comments were reported by MMA Junkie journalists Farah Hannoun and Mike Bohn on September 23, 2026.