Ever since Khabib Nurmagomedov bid farewell to the UFC in 2021, fans have eagerly followed his journey. Shortly after, Nurmagomedov ven-t+ured into the realm of promoting MMA with his own organization, Eagle FC.

Upon its initial launch, there was palpable excitement for the promotion within the MMA community. As a legendary figure in the sport, Khabib’s transition from fighter to promoter brought high expectations. Eagle FC’s events delivered a nostalgic vibe reminiscent of PRIDE or RIZIN, capturing the attention of fans who yearned for that classic MMA feel.

With 15 events under its belt, Eagle FC showcased promising talent and provided thrilling matchups. However, the promotion has been noticeably absent from the MMA scene for the past five months. The biggest probable reason for this dry spell was Nurmagomedov stepping away from all professional commitments to focus on his family.

Fans react as Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Eagle FC Returns

The prolonged hiatus of Eagle FC left fans wondering about its future. That is, until recently, when Eagle FC made an announcement signaling its comeback. The promotion posted a story announcing its next event, Eagle FC 52. The event is scheduled for 17th June 2023. This news stirred up a variety of reactions among fans.

The reactions from fans were varied and reflected the diverse opinions surrounding the promotion. Some expressed eagerness, stating that they would tune in. There were also comments expressing a lack of interest or disappointment, with some perceiving the promotion as a “shit show” or questioning the quality of matchups. Here are some of the fan reactions –

• “If it’s still free to watch, I’ll tune in.”
• “An event in Dagestan? Sounds fun having a comeback show in a country in an active war and hated by every NATO country.”
• “Main event will be a injured Chael Sonnen vs post leg shortening surgery Stephan Struve.”
• “Sh*t show.”
• “I can’t wait for more terrible fights between a fighter who has an immaculate record, and a fighter who is 0-1.”

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• “I’m surprised Khabib is not getting the Randy Couture treatment for pushing his own promotion.”
• “How does Kevin Lee fit into all of this?”
• “I thought he was stepping back from all things MMA related.”
• “Why did they stop? I never even heard anything, completely forgot they existed. It’s insane how quiet 2023 has been for the dagestanis.”

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In the end, only time will tell if Eagle FC can recapture the momentum it had previously and establish itself as a prominent force once again.