K. Nurmagomedov at a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Since his retirement from MMA, the Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov constantly sees his name involved in a supposed return to the sport. In conversation with his former training partner and now commentator Daniel Cormier, the former owner of the lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg) ruled out any possibility of returning to acting professionally and said that he has already turned down astronomical offers since hanging up his gloves.
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“When you are the best fighter in the world, strong enough, when you have money, you are famous, it is difficult to say no to all these things. It's very difficult, it's not easy. It's not easy to turn down offers of 20, 30 and 40 million dollars. But for me, money isn't everything. That's not the most important thing. It wasn't an easy decision. But if I decided, it's decided and it's over. I leave that behind. I'm happy and like, I never regret my decision. Never,” Khabib said.
Khabib hung up his gloves in October 2020, after crashing Justin gaethje No. UFC 254. The Russian retired from MMA undefeated with 29 victories, 11 by submission and eight by knockout, and as UFC lightweight champion, beating names like Dustin poirier, Conor McGregor, Edson Barboza e Rafael dos Anjos.
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