Nurmagomedov Defends PFL Title, Challenges New Owner Paul
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Nurmagomedov Defends PFL Title, Challenges New Owner Paul

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Usman Nurmagomedov successfully defended his Professional Fighters League (PFL) lightweight title with a TKO victory and then publicly questioned his compensation under the league’s new ownership led by Jake Paul. Following the win, he directly addressed Jake Paul, who recently became a promoter for PFL. Nurmagomedov issued what ESPN described as a challenge to Paul regarding his pay.

The fighter stated, “I want bigger pay,” indicating dissatisfaction with his current earnings despite being a champion within the organization. This statement suggests Nurmagomedov is seeking improved financial terms under Paul’s leadership and potentially leveraging his title defense to negotiate a more lucrative contract.

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