Head of AMC Fight Nights Kamil Gadjiev in an interview with , he said a possible move to the PFL league would be a step backwards for UFC champion Islam Makhachev.
Previously, Francis Ngannou signed a contract with the PFL as the current UFC champion, while Makhachev’s manager Ali Abdelaziz has a long-standing business relationship with one of the PFL leaders, Ray Sefo. In 2023, the PFL announced it would purchase Bellator following a major investment from Saudi Arabia’s SRJ Fund. Despite the fact that no information has been received about a possible transfer from Makhachev, in an interview with , Gadzhiev assessed the likelihood of a transfer.
— In 2024, this won’t happen to any of the UFC champions. We must first set ourselves such a task, wait until the obligations of the UFC champion end. It will take a little work. It will happen, but in 2025. Joining the PFL would be a step backwards for Islam Makhachev. Today, Islam is working on its heritage. And winning against Leon Edwards (UFC champion in the category up to 77.1 kg – editor’s note from ) is a legacy. And go to the PFL in search of a long ruble, and even become a champion there… who needs that now?! So far, the PFL and Bellator belts do not have such value,” Gadzhiev told .
Makhachev, 32, holds the UFC lightweight belt and has defended his title twice in 2023.
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