Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals why he became an MMA promoter

After hosting the first-ever Eagle FC event on US Soil, Khabib Nurmagomedov did an interview with MMA Junkie. In it, he revealed the reasoning behind starting his own MMA promotion:

"Promoting I think because I have so much knowledge, I have big experience [in] this game and I was [on the] fighter's side and now I'm on [the] promoter's side and I think I have good connection everywhere and I think this is a good move for me. From fighter to promoter and now we just finished our first show here in [the] US and tomorrow, we're gonna make one more show in Russia too," said Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Catch the former UFC lightweight champion's full interview with MMA Junkie below:

Nurmagomedov's MMA promotion Eagle FC held its first live event in the United States at FLXcast Arena in Miami, Florida on January 28.

The fight card was headlined by a heavyweight clash between Tyrone Spong and Sergei Kharitonov. Kharitonov won the fight via second-round TKO.

Former UFC fighters Rashad Evans and Ray Borg also competed in the Eagle FC 44 event. They both pulled off impressive decision victories.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals he will meet with Dana White to get tips on promoting

During a recent interview with BroBible, Khabib Nurmagomedov said he was planning to meet with UFC president Dana White soon.

'The Eagle' admitted that running a fight promotion is a tough business and he is just a beginner in the field. The Dagestani said it would be an honor for him to learn a thing or two about the fight business from White:

“Nothing [about promoting is] easy, honestly. He’s right, Dana White, you know. I’m going to have meeting next month in Vegas with him. I’m going to talk with him a lot about all this kind of stuff. I’m just beginning. How many years he have experience? He’s the best in the game and it’s a big honor for me to learn from him.”

Watch Nurmagomedov's interview with BroBible here: