{
  "id": 224926,
  "title": "Between The Links | Reaction to Usman Nurmagomedov’s free agency, UFC Belgrade, PFL New York, Noche UFC, and more",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/between-the-links-reaction-to-usman-nurmagomedovs-free-agency-ufc",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T15:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/between-links-reaction-usman-nurmagomedov-153000970.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UFC lightweight scene took a turn this past weekend, with Usman Nurmagomedov solidifying his status as the hottest free agent in MMA. After a dominant PFL New York performance, where he dispatched Archie Colgan in the first round, Nurmagomedov now finds himself at a crossroads. He must decide whether to join the ranks of the new MVPFL promotion or pursue the UFC lightweight title, following in the footsteps of his brothers Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev. On a new episode of Between the Links, the panel dissected Nurmagomedov's victory and pondered his next move. Furthermore, the discussion delved into the rest of the PFL New York event, Dakota Ditcheva's less impressive win, Uros Medic's impressive win at UFC Belgrade, and the recently announced main event for next month's Noche UFC card. MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee fielded questions and provided insights throughout the show, which can be watched live at Noon ET / 9 a.m. PT or viewed later in the video archive or podcast format available on various platforms.",
  "summary": "Usman Nurmagomedov is the hottest MMA free agent in years, and both the PFL and the UFC need him",
  "key_points": [
    "Usman Nurmagomedov wins PFL New York lightweight title",
    "UFC lightweight scene faces decision on Nurmagomedov's future",
    "Noche UFC announces main event for upcoming card"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}