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Usman Nurmagomedov

Usman Nurmagomedov Quotes & Statements

Last updated: December 2025  ·  6 quotes

Usman Nurmagomedov's Statements About Other Fighters

Ilia Topuria
Ilia Topuria February 8, 2026

“The preparation for them would be completely different. They are fighters of a different level in terms of skill... But the result would have been the same. Unlike Arman, I don’t have a loss”

– via Sport24, dismissing the idea that the UFC's top lightweights would pose a different threat following his dominant title defense at PFL Dubai on February 7, 2026.

Usman Nurmagomedov vs Ilia Topuria — rivalry quotes & analysis
Neutral
Paddy Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett February 5, 2026

“I think it would’ve ended early, 100 percent, against either of them. The way they fought, I don’t know, it looked like two drunk guys fighting”

– via Ushatayka during PFL Dubai fight week, offering a scathing review of the UFC 324 interim title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett.

Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paddy Pimblett — rivalry quotes & analysis
Analytical
Ilia Topuria
Ilia Topuria December 13, 2025

“Arman Tsarukyan is a clear number 1 contender, but he can't fight because [Ilia Topuria) has beef with his wife.”

– via MIMIA JUNIKIE, offering a provocative and somewhat humorous explanation for why the clear number one contender, Arman Tsarukyan, is being overlooked for a title shot.

Usman Nurmagomedov vs Ilia Topuria — rivalry quotes & analysis
Disrespect

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Everything about Usman Nurmagomedov's quotes & statements

Usman Nurmagomedov's most notable statements include: "The preparation for them would be completely different. They are fighters of a different level in terms of skill... But the result would have been the same. Unlike Arman, I don’t have a loss - via Sport24, dismissing the idea that the UFC's top lightweights would pose a different threat following his dominant title defense at PFL Dubai on February 7, 2026." (about Ilia Topuria). "The preparation for them would be completely different. They are fighters of a different level in terms of skill... But the result would have been the same. Unlike Arman, I don’t have a loss - via Sport24, dismissing the idea that the UFC's top lightweights would pose a different threat following his dominant title defense at PFL Dubai on February 7, 2026." (about Arman Tsarukyan). "I think it would’ve ended early, 100 percent, against either of them. The way they fought, I don’t know, it looked like two drunk guys fighting - via Ushatayka during PFL Dubai fight week, offering a scathing review of the UFC 324 interim title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett." (about Paddy Pimblett). Browse the full timeline above for the complete collection.
Sportzonly tracks 6 public statements by Usman Nurmagomedov, covering sentiments like Analytical, Neutral, Disrespect and more.
Usman Nurmagomedov's most frequent statement type is Analytical. This reflects their psychological approach to opponents and the media. Browse the full timeline to explore their verbal patterns.
Based on 6 statements in our database, Usman Nurmagomedov most frequently engages with fighters across multiple rivalries. Use the sentiment filter tags above to explore by category.
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