Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why he created 165 pounds division in Eagle FC
Khabib Nurmagomedov has explained what motivated him to introduce a brand new 165 lbs division in his MMA promotion Eagle FC.
In a recent press conference appearance, when asked what drove him to create a 165lbs division, the former UFC lightweight champion said:
"Because I understand this game inside you know. I was a professional fighter last 12 years and I hear [from] a lot of fighters they really want weight classes 155, 165, 175 and185 lbs. When I opened this Eagle FC, I'm like, why I cannot do this? Let's build some new history."
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Khabib Nurmagomedov's Eagle Fighting Championship will host its first ever United States event, Eagle FC 44, this Friday, January 28. The show is set to be held at the FLX Arena in Miami, Florida.
Nurmagomedov purchased the Russian-based Gorilla Fighting Championship and renamed it based on his nickname 'The Eagle' in late 2020. He has been hosting events predominantly in Russia and has also managed to make his mark on Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan with his MMA promotion.
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During the event on Friday, former UFC fighters Henry Cejudo, Felicia Spencer and Cyrus Fees will be calling the fights. Other UFC stars such as Kamaru Usman and Chael Sonnen are expected to be part of a special pre-fight show as well.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's Eagle FC promotion makes its US debut this week. Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) told me that before the event, there will be a YouTube pre-fight show with Khabib, Kamaru Usman, Henry Cejudo and Chael Sonnen ... which sounds ... kind of amazing lol.
Khabib Nurmagomedov will invite David Beckham to Eagle FC's debut on American soil
Khabib Nurmagomedov has said that he'll be making an effort to invite retired soccer star David Beckham to attend Eagle FC's biggest show yet on January 28th in the United States.
During the Eagle FC pre-event press conference, Nurmagomedov told reporters:
"David Beckham living here in Miami, I think. He has soccer team here. I sent him message like a month ago, I remember. Thank you for reminding. I'm gonna send him tonight [another] message. Maybe he can come to the show tomorrow night."
Watch Khabib's full press conference below:
David Beckham, along with his family, reportedly relocated to Miami, Florida in January 2021. The former Manchester United midfielder is also a co-owner of Fort Lauderdale-based soccer club Inter Miami CF, which competes in the MLS (Major League Soccer).