Khabib Nurmagomedov, the former undefeated UFC lightweight champion of the world, reportedly turned down a staggering $40 million offer to return to the UFC.
This information comes from his ex-training partner and Hall of Fame inductee, Daniel Cormier.
Despite being linked to several high-profile fights that could have marked his return – including a rematch with Conor McGregor and a potential super fight with Georges St-Pierre – Nurmagomedov chose not to pursue a comeback after his 2020 retirement decision.
And now, Daniel Cormier – a former UFC champion in both the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions, as well as a good friend of Khabib – disclosed that Nurmagomedov was offered around $40 million for a return bout:
Khabib Nurmagomedov turned down $40,000,000 [to fight again].
That dude said $40,000,000 to come back.
I don’t know what would prompt him to come back if he’s throwing this much money away.Despite occasional thoughts of a comeback crossing Khabib’s mind, his unwavering commitment to a promise he made to his mother prevails.
Cormier continues:
To fight in the UFC, I don’t know how many fights he was meaning, I don’t know what he meant.
But he just said: “I turned away $40,000,000, brother. I am done.”
Watch the video below for the full scoop of what Cormier had to say:
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