Famous Russian promoter Vladimir Khryunov in a conversation with , he suggested that the Arab princes should directly offer money to the former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov to resume his career.
Earlier, former American fighter Daniel Cormier spoke about the words of Nurmagomedov, who turned down $40 million to return to the UFC.
Nurmagomedov himself previously denied rumors of his return that appeared in the media.
— Do you think Nurmagomedov was offered $40 million?
— I spoke two weeks ago with Frank Warren, who has achieved great success working with Arab princes, including Khabib. He advised the Arab princes to ban Dana White until (the UFC) brings in Khabib.
-So what’s next?
“I think they started offering money directly.” Khabib is a great fighter, a big name in martial arts.
— Khabib seems to be a man of his word, he promised not to return to fighting.
“It’s not my place to discuss this or advise this.” I only know that they will continue to try to lure him into the octagon,” Khryunov told .
Nurmagomedov announced his retirement in October 2020 after defeating American Justin Gaethje. His professional record is 29-0.
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