Khabib Nurmagomedov buys MMA promotion Gorilla Fighting Championship for $1M: Reports

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov shocked world when he anunced his retirement from MMA after defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. And though many people believe that undefeated Russian could return for one more bout, Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to open next chapter of his life. According to RT Sport, Eagle has taken first step in his post-fighting career by buying Russian mixed martial arts promotion Gorilla Fighting Championship (GFC) for a whopping $1 million.

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Khabib return: Khabib Nurmagomedov to buy GFC?

According to reports, Gorilla Fighting Championship operates out of Khabib's native Dstan. ir last event, GFC 29, took place in October and have two more shows scheduled to take place by end of this year. However, according to Russian journalist Azamat Bostav, after buying promotion, Khabib Nurmagomedov is planning to rename it ‘ Eagle Fighting Championship (EFC)’.

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Reports also claim that UFC pound-for-pound juggernaut is thinking of expanding GFC and is hoping of doing shows all over world, even in Arabian countries and possibly in USA. However, this might cause some disruption in relationship between Nurmagomedov and Dana White, who recently hailed him as one of greatest MMA fighters of all time. UFC is currently ruling MMA food chain but might get tough competition from GFC if Eagles takes charge.

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Khabib return: Nurmagomedov to hold a press conference

Earlier, it was revealed that 31-year-old will be speaking with media to discuss various "new projects". If rumours are true, Khabib Nurmagomedov could confirm news about Gorilla Fighting Championship on December 2. However, some say that he could also talk about his UFC return as he recently teased his return by tagging Dana White in an Instagram post with caption, “See you soon”.

Various reports claim that during meeting with Dana White, Khabib could try to strike a deal with UFC supremo for GFC. For example, having GFC shows streamed worldwide on UFC Fight Pass. This would benefit both promotions as Khabib has a worldwide following.

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Im Source: AP