Getty
KAZAN, RUSSIA MAY 29, 2021: Retired MMA fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov, who held the UFC Lightweight title from April 2018 to March 2021, talks to journalists at EFC 36 Eagle Fighting Championship at Tatneft Arena in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia. Yegor Aleyev/TASS (Photo by Yegor AleyevTASS via Getty Images)
Getty
KAZAN, RUSSIA MAY 29, 2021: Retired MMA fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov, who held the UFC Lightweight title from April 2018 to March 2021, talks to journalists at EFC 36 Eagle Fighting Championship at Tatneft Arena in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia. Yegor Aleyev/TASS (Photo by Yegor AleyevTASS via Getty Images)
Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to become the best MMA promoter. Thus, he wants to overtake Dana White. After retirement, the former UFC lightweight champion has started a new adventure as a promoter, with his own promotion, Eagle Fighting Championship.
‘The Eagle’ spoke to Sky Sports and revealed his goals as a promoter.
Watch What’s Trending Now!
He said, “I just want to become the best, I’m not here to become number three or number two. I’m here to become the best promoter in the world. And we have developed a new system. We’re going to change a couple of things, not a lot, and after a couple of years, I think people are going to understand who is who.”
During his stay in the UFC, many considered him the best fighter. Thus, he wants to replicate the same success and become the best in promoting fights. ‘The Eagle’ has the champion’s mindset and will seek to thrive in his new role.
Though Nurmagomedov knows how to achieve his goals, he still has a lot of work on his hand with the Eagle FC.
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dana White share a very healthy relation
‘The Eagle‘ has the utmost respect for the UFC President for building the UFC into the company that it is today. During his run as a fighter, he got along really well with the boss. Even White has praised the undefeated fighter for his skills inside the octagon and his behavior outside.
When Nurmagomedov retired at UFC 254, White pushed for him to continue fighting; The UFC head could not accept his retirement right away. However, when Nurmagomedov declined all the lucrative offers, White knew he was not coming back.
WATCH THIS STORY – Everything You Need To Know About Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Promotion Eagle FC
Even after retirement, the two share a good relationship. Nurmagomedov, in his new role, is ready to ask for help and the best promoter in MMA is open to helping him.
What do you think of Nurmagomedov’s comments? Can he ever overtake Dana White as the best promoter? Are you excited about Eagle FC’s next event? Let us know in the comments section below.
