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“Yes, I’m In”: $40,000,000 Man Khabib Nurmagomedov Agrees to a Deal With Dana White on Camera

Himakshu Vyas
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“Yes, I’m In”: $40,000,000 Man Khabib Nurmagomedov Agrees to a Deal With Dana White on Camera

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov retired back in 2020 from the professional fighting. However, he still holds the limelight because he runs multiple businesses, including his own MMA promotion ‘Eagle FC’, protein bar brand Fitroo, and more. With all of his ventures, the former UFC champion maintains a $40 million net worth despite remaining inactive in the sport. However, the Dagestani is not stopping here and has revealed that he has agreed to a lucrative deal with UFC head honcho Dana White on a recent Instagram Live.

The Dagestani has fans across the globe who would love to get insights into his amazing 29-0 career and personal life. Interestingly, ‘The Eagle’ has revealed very delightful news for such fans. On Instagram Live with White, Nurmagomedov stated that he has agreed to work on a documentary on his life in collaboration with UFC.

Khabib Nurmagomedov confirms his documentary

Dana White recently promoted UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie on Instagram Live where Khabib Nurmagomedov also joined him. That’s when the duo started discussing a documentary on the former UFC lightweight champion.

‘The Eagle’ revealed that the UFC has sent 20-25 cameras to his house. Upon hearing this, White asked Nurmagomedov if he was in for the idea. The Russian star replied positively, leaving White in shock. Check their conversation below:

Nurmagomedov said, “Right now, I’m working with your people. You send here like 25 camera about the documentary. (Oh alright, we doing this s**t? Or what are we doing?) Yeah, I’m working on this, like last five days. It’s very busy, you know. Even now, these people waiting for me. (So you’re in?) Yes, I’m in. (So there you go, you heard it here first ladies and gentlemen, we’re doing a documentary on Khabib, my man.)

 

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Although Dana White and Nurmagomedov shared very few details on the documentary, ‘The Eagle’ is quite excited about the project. The former UFC lightweight champion stated that the documentary might come out in the summer of 2024. He even claimed that it would be one of the best documentaries in recent times.

Nurmagomedov’s rival Conor McGregor recently released his documentary

Conor McGregor, one of the greatest MMA stars and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s bitter opponent, released his own documentary ‘McGregor Forever’ on Netflix this year. The documentary covered McGregor’s fights and training camps over the years.

The documentary also featured a backstage video of his loss against Khabib Nurmagomedov. ‘McGregor Forever’ additionally covered McGregor’s climb from defeats and his recovery from a leg break in 2021.

McGregor’s documentary gave fans a thorough insight into his personal and professional life. Similarly, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s documentary might allow fans to glimpse the former UFC champion’s personal and professional life. The documentary will provide fans with a previously unseen view of Nurmagomedov.

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Himakshu Vyas

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Himakshu Vyas, is a journalist with a passion for uncovering the truth and crafting captivating narratives. With a decade of die-hard Manchester United support and a love for soccer and MMA, Himakshu brings a unique perspective to the world of sports. His daily indulgence in MMA training keeps him fit and gives him the athlete's point of view. He's a huge fan of UFC's 'The Notorious' Connor McGregor and Jon Jones, admiring their dedication and discipline. When he's not exploring the world of sports, Himakshu loves to travel and cook, putting his own spin on different cuisines. Ready to deliver exceptional content, this dynamic and motivated journalist is always eager to share his insights with readers.

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