Khabib puts price on possible UFC comeback

Khabib Nurmagomedov. EFE

Khabib Nurmagomedov, the UFC light-weight champion who introduced his retirement in October, hinted this week that he may return to the Octagon for a payment of $ 100 million.

The 32-year-old racked up 29 MMA wins and surprisingly introduced his retirement in October, holding a promise to his mom after his father died, however admitted the cash speaks.

If UFC President Dana White decides to attempt to persuade Nurmagomedov, he will not come low cost however he might be tempted on the proper price.

“If you decide to finish, finish. But most likely Dana will offer me money, ” stated Khabib.

“If, for instance, it is $ 100 million, it could be tough to decide. We’ll see what he thinks. “

The supply may come at a gathering between the 2 that would happen earlier than the top of the yr in Abu Dhabi, and Nurmagomedov suspects the query of a return is not going to go away any time quickly.

“I think this is something that will follow me until the end of my life,” Khabib added.

While some issues stay unclear, the Russian fighter is adamant that he will not be returning to face Conor McGregor or Dustin Poirier.

” I am not interested. I beat them both easily, “ Nurmagomedov stated.

Khabib has additionally dominated out any exhibition bouts, though he has revealed he’s nonetheless present process UFC doping controls.

“I would like to rest. I just retired, ” he said.

For now, the Russian is concentrated on selling MMA and campaigning for its inclusion within the Olympics.

He has additionally turn out to be the boss of his personal promotion firm, Eagle Fighting Championship, and intends to determine a coaching base in his house Republic of Dagestan subsequent yr.