LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 17: Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts after teammate Islam Makhachev’s victory against Thiago Moises in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on July 17, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Even after retiring from active competition, the undefeated former UFC lightweight champion – Khabib Nurmagomedov – keeps himself busy both as a promoter and a coach, making his presence still felt in the sport of MMA.
In a recent interview with ESPN, Nurmagomedov announced that his promotion, Eagle FC, is preparing to expand into the United States market.