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Dana White Warns Khabib Nurmagomedov About Promoter Role: ‘Not As Fun As It Seems’

Dana White believes Khabib Nurmagomedov will learn what it’s like to promote fights the hard way. Nurmagomedov’s promotion Eagle FC is set for its North American debut next month on January 28 when names such as Tyrone Spong, Sergei Kharitonov and Rashad Evans all compete in Miami. Although he doesn’t plan on competing with the […]

Dana White believes Khabib Nurmagomedov will learn what it’s like to promote fights the hard way.

Nurmagomedov’s promotion Eagle FC is set for its North American debut next month on January 28 when names such as Tyrone Spong, Sergei Kharitonov and Rashad Evans all compete in Miami.

Although he doesn’t plan on competing with the UFC, Nurmagomedov is a natural competitor and even poked fun at White in a recent press conference.

So what does White think of his former fighter entering the promoter game?

“I haven’t talked to Khabib about his promotion at all,” White said at the UFC Vegas 45 post-fight press conference last night (via MMA Junkie). “He’s going to find out what it’s like to be on the other side. It’s not as fun as it seems. He’s going to learn. If he doesn’t know, he’s going to know.”

Dana White Open To Advising Nurmagomedov

Of course, if Nurmagomedov does require any assistance or help, White would be more than open to provide a few tips given his decades of experience in the fight game.

That said, the UFC head honcho believes “The Eagle” will learn things the hard way.

“If he calls me and wants advice, I would absolutely give him advice,” White added. “But I think he’s going to learn the hard way.”

Do you think Khabib Nurmagomedov’s promotion will compete with the UFC and Dana White down the line?

Eagle FC’s US Debut Gets Main Event Replacement With Bigfoot Missing

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s MMA promotion Eagle FC will debut in the U.S with a few former UFC fighters.

Following his retirement from MMA competition in 2019, Khabib Nurmagomedov hasn’t strayed too far from the sport. He is still coaching the next wave …

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s MMA promotion Eagle FC will debut in the U.S with a few former UFC fighters.

Following his retirement from MMA competition in 2019, Khabib Nurmagomedov hasn’t strayed too far from the sport. He is still coaching the next wave of Dagestani fighters and has even opened his own MMA fight promotion. His Eagle FC is based out of Russia but is planning to begin holding shows in the United States next year. The very first event already has a location in Miami FL, and now has a headliner.

As first reported by ESPN, former UFC heavyweight Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva was scheduled to take on Tyrone Spong in the main event. However, Silva will no longer be taking part in the event and has been replaced by Russian heavyweight Sergei Kharitonov (30-8) to face Spong.

Silva, who is 42 years old, has not won an MMA bout of any kind since 2015. Although he has still been active he has now lost six in a row, five of which were by KO or TKO. Silva’s last fight was in June against Quentin Domingos for Megdan Fighting.

Nurmagomedov promised that he would be bringing Eagle FC to the States and with it some former UFC and Bellator athletes. Former UFC lightweight champion Rashad Evans will also be competing on the card.

Evans will be coming out of retirement for this Eagle FC card. He will be fighting at Lightheavyweight according to MMA Junkie. His opponent is not determined at this time.

Towards the end of Evans’ UFC career, he was on a five-fight losing streak against top opponents. His last bout was a 53-second knockout loss to Anthony Smith at UFC 225. Following his retirement, the former light heavyweight champ was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.

This Eagle FC event will be taking place on Jan. 28 at FLX Arena in Miami, FL. The event will be shown on UFC Fight Pass.

Will you be tuning in to watch Eagle FC on Jan. 28?

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Kevin Lee Signs With Khabib’s Eagle FC Promotion After UFC Release

Kevin Lee has a new home after his UFC release.

As initially reported by MMA Fighting on Wednesday, Kevin Lee has signed with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Eagle FC promotion following his UFC release last month. Eagle FC will also create a 165-lb division, something Lee had lobbied for throughout his UFC run. The 29-year-old went 11-7 in the UFC and currently has a professional record of 18-7.

Kevin Lee and Khabib Nurmagomedov have a one-sided history of Lee calling out Khabib for a fight for years. In a true case of irony, Lee will ultimately fight for Khabib instead of against him. Lee currently does not have an Eagle FC debut date or opponent set at this time.

Lee made his UFC in 2014. After losing his debut to Al Iaquinta, Lee strung together four consecutive victories before his next defeat to Leonardo Santo at UFC 194.

UFC Fight Night 106 results: Kevin Lee stuns Brazilian fans, taps out Francisco Trinaldo | MMA Junkie — Kevin Lee vs. Francisco Trinaldo. Image Credit: Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports

After this loss, Lee would win his next five fights, including two Performance of the Night bonuses for his rear-naked choke victories over Magomed Mustafaev in 2016 and Michael Chiesa in 2017. The victory over Chiesa was Lee’s first main event in the promotion.

Each of his next four fights was also main events. Lee would go 2-5 in these bouts, including a 2017 loss to Tony Ferguson in an interim lightweight title fight and another loss to Al Iaquinta, losing his welterweight debut to Rafael dos Anjos, and most recently losing to Daniel Rodriguez back in August.

What are your thoughts on Kevin Lee’s decision to sign with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Eagle FC promotion?

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