Nurmagomedov wants to convince the Committee that the addition of MMA to the Olympic program would be beneficial for both sides. He believes that if the talk goes well, we could see MMA as an Olympic sport as soon as 2024 when the Summer Games will be held in Paris.
Nurmagomedov knows the obstacles he may face on his way to prove that MMA deserves a higher standard. The Olympics are generally inclined to stand against violence in favor of promoting its ‘Olympic Spirit’. Nurmagomedov knows something would have to be changed in that sense if MMA happened to be admitted by the Committee.
The Russian fighter may be right. MMA is one of the most popular sports in the world and regularly watched by half a billion people globally, with a market predicted to continue growing in the coming years.
Would Khabib Nurmagomedov come back from his retirement to fight in the Olympics?
News that Khabib Nurmagomedov would be meeting Dana White in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, emerged during the week. While some believe the reunion might mean a possible return of the former UFC champion to the octagon, it is more likely that it is nothing more than a business meeting. At least for the time being.
Since retiring earlier this year, Nurmagomedov has been active with business ventures. The ‘Eagle’ recently acquired the Gorilla Fighting Championship promotion for a reported one million dollars and launched a mobile network in his homeland, Russia.
Nurmagomedov’s comeback to fighting is seen as unlikely for the moment. But maybe he would change his mind if an Olympic gold medal was on the table. Dana White has already expressed his opinion on the subject before.
Nurmagomedov retired earlier this year after defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. The ‘Eagle’ left the sport with a clean unbeaten record of 29 wins in 29 fights.
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