Usman Nurmagomedov is the hottest free agent in combat sports currently and his longtime teammate believes it’s time that he finally joins the UFC roster.

Islam Makhachev, who has counted Nurmagomedov as a friend and training partner since they were kids, wants to see him in the UFC where he has a great chance at becoming lightweight champion. In the past, Nurmagomedov openly admitted he didn’t want join the UFC roster with Makhachev still ruling over the 155-pound division but that’s no longer an issue.

Makhachev now holds the title at welterweight, which clears the way for Nurmagomedov to sign with the UFC and immediately go after gold.

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