Islam Makhachev: Usman Nurmagomedov will take pay cut by signing with UFC

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has stated that his teammate Usman Nurmagomedov (20-1) would likely have to accept a pay cut to sign with the UFC, as the Professional Fighters League currently pays him more. Makhachev acknowledged the UFC offers tougher competition but said Nurmagomedov should only make the move if the financial offer is worthwhile. Nurmagomedov is currently contracted with the PFL through his lightweight title defense against Archie Colgan on July 31 at UBS Arena in Long Island, New York.