Undefeated former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov continues to field lucrative offers from the grappling world. However, he remains steadfast in his decision to stay retired from competitive sports.
The Dagestani legend revealed that promoters regularly approach him with grappling opportunities, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitions. “I simply know that periodically they offer grappling,” he explained, confirming that these proposals come with substantial financial incentives.
When pressed about potential opponents for these hypothetical matches, the retired champion disclosed an interesting dynamic within the sport’s promotional machinery. “There were no opponents, there were no [specific names]. They said if you give consent, we will select [someone] there, that’s it,” he revealed, suggesting that promoters are confident they could arrange compelling matchups once he agrees to participate.
The timing and variety of these offers appear to be ongoing, with different proposals emerging at various intervals. “BJJ, I think, got launched for them. I think this is launching – there were different [offers] at different times, different [promoters],” he noted, indicating that multiple organizations across different grappling disciplines have expressed interest.
Despite the persistent nature of these offers and the apparent enthusiasm from promoters willing to build entire events around his participation, the Dagestani remains unmoved.
The continued interest from grappling promoters shows the massive drawing power Khabib still possesses, even years after hanging up his gloves. His legendary ground game and undefeated record make him an attractive prospect for any grappling organization looking to create an iconic event.
However, fans hoping to see Khabib return to competition in any format may need to accept that his retirement appears to be permanent, regardless of the financial incentives or prestigious opponents that might be arranged.
