Khabib desires MMA incorporated within the Olympics by 2028

Khabib Nurmagomedov would possibly maybe well maybe even be retired, however the frail UFC lightweight champion aloof has his sights feature on MMA.

No, Khabib gained’t be coming round again however the undefeated Dagestani shall be working onerous within the again of the scenes to narrate MMA to the Olympics by 2028, Nurmagomedov published at a contemporary press conference in Moscow, Russia.

“The inclusion of MMA within the Olympics is one in every of my main tasks for the subsequent couple of years,” Nurmagomedov said in Russian (translated by If truth be told Sports activities). “We are already working in this route. Within the design future, I will private many conferences, including with the president of the Olympic committee. I judge, if not in Paris (2024), then in in Los Angeles (2028) we private a tall likelihood of promoting MMA.”

“The most efficient ask is the cruelty of the game,” Nurmagomedov said. “Right here just isn’t impressed at the Olympics. They enact not desire there to be a kind of blood. But by manner of recognition, sponsorship, by manner of interest for television, MMA, I judge that if it enters the Olympics program, this would possibly maybe well maybe even be on a par with soccer and athletics in interest.”

Khabib retired following his stoppage design end over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254, which saw ‘The Eagle’ put up ‘The Highlight’ with a triangle choke within the 2d round to retain his lightweight title and lengthen his reliable narrative to a supreme 29-0.

Despite Nurmagomedov’s formidable plans out of doors of the UFC, UFC president Dana White is confident he can convince the 32-300 and sixty five days-faded to design again out of retirement for his 30th fight. White plans to satisfy with Khabib in Abu Dhabi about a that that it’s doubtless you’ll maybe well also judge of comeback.