Eagle FC made its debut on American soil in style, offering 11 electric mixed martial arts matches in the city of Miami, United States, under the view of Khabib Nurmbargomedovfounder and emblem of the company.
In an interview with Diario AS (can be heard in full on KO on the Run), the former undefeated UFC champion was pleased with his first event as a promoter in the United States. “I liked the energy today, in addition to the fights, I liked how my team of matchmakers worked to select the best opponents. I want to mention a few fights: Raimond Magomedaliev vs. Anthony Njokuani, Ray Borg vs. Cody Gibson and of course the main event (Kharitonov vs. Spong).”
Rashad Evans will live a second youth in Eagle FC
One of the great attractions of the event was the legendary Rashad Evans, who returned to professional action after almost four years. The UFC veteran finally ended a five-fight losing streak, after defeating the Brazilian Gabriel Czech by unanimous decision.
“Rashad Evans impressed me, he is 44 years old, many people thought he was going to lose, but he dominated a younger rivalKhabib said. “I think we should give him another chance, maybe we’ll offer him a four-fight deal. I don’t know what his plans are, but next week my team will be contacting him to reach an agreement. I really want him to stay with us, it’s very good for the companyHe is known by the media, a member of the UFC Hall of Fame, a former light heavyweight world champion and is in good shape.”
Khabib wants football figures in his events and predicts the Champions League
It is to be known that Khabib is a great fan and connoisseur of football, which is why he maintains a good relationship with important figures at the international level. His intention is to have figures like David Beckham at his events (President of Inter Miami CF of the MLS), although this time it could not be.
“I spoke with Beckham yesterday, however he is in London, he would have liked to come to the event to watch the fights,” Khabib said during his post-Eagle FC 44 media address.I am going to invite Higuaín to the next event, because he is a Madridista“, he emphasized jokingly. “It’s a good idea honestly, I’ll talk to him. I am very close with Karim Benzema and the two of them keep in touch.”
Khabib didn’t keep his predictions for the UEFA Champions League, which will resume in February with the round of 16, either. “When the season starts there are teams that start very well, although in the end the ship sinksI really don’t know who will be the champion. If I have to choose, I like four teams: Liverpool, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, and of course Bayern Munich“.
Eagle FC has made Jake Paul an offer
The youtuber and sensation of social networks, Jake Paulhas generated widespread attention in the combat sports world after going 5-0 professionally, knocking out MMA figures such as Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley.
Paul has shown his intention to venture into the world of mixed martial arts, a detail that Khabib did not overlook, making him an offer to compete in his company. “We made him an offer, now we are waiting for an answer. If he wants to fight, here we are“.