Khabib Nurmagomedov is still fixing the problem after his post-UFC 229 attack against Conor McGregor's team, but that does not stop him from thinking about the future. He recently called Floyd Mayweather and wants to fight him – just like Conor McGregor.
Nurmagomedov calls Mayweather
Nurmagomedov was recently in the ring with Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions, via MMAFighting.com. Nurmagomedov, an arm wrapped around Ellerbe's shoulders, called for a fight against Mayweather.
Will we ever see Nurmagomedov against Mayweather?
Currently, Nurmagomedov is suspended by the Nevada Sports Commission pending an investigation into his attack on McGregor's team after UFC 229, and his $ 2 million purse is also retained. In addition, the UFC pulled out its training partner from a match with his training partner McGregor, and Nurmagomedov was so unhappy that he threatened to break his ties with the UFC.
It is unclear whether Nurmagomedov will actually leave the UFC, but there is no doubt that his star is on the rise. Even ignoring his attack on McGregor's team, Nurmagomedov is the first person to overthrow McGregor in competition. Mayweather easily won his fight against McGregor in August 2017, but he could not overthrow McGregor. Fighting the first man to do this could be very appealing to Mayweather.
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October 6, 2018; Las Vegas, NV, United States; Khabib Nurmagomedov (red gloves) fights Conor McGregor (blue gloves) at UFC 229 at the T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
October 6, 2018; Las Vegas, NV, United States; Khabib Nurmagomedov (red gloves) fights Conor McGregor (blue gloves) at UFC 229 at the T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
October 6, 2018; Las Vegas, NV, United States; Khabib Nurmagomedov (red gloves) fights Conor McGregor (blue gloves) at UFC 229 at the T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
October 6, 2018; Las Vegas, NV, United States; Khabib Nurmagomedov (red gloves) fights Conor McGregor (blue gloves) at UFC 229 at the T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
October 6, 2018; Las Vegas, NV, United States; Khabib Nurmagomedov (red gloves) fights Conor McGregor (blue gloves) at UFC 229 at the T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
October 6, 2018; Las Vegas, NV, United States; Khabib Nurmagomedov (red gloves) fights Conor McGregor (blue gloves) at UFC 229 at the T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
October 6, 2018; Las Vegas, NV, United States; Khabib Nurmagomedov (red gloves) fights Conor McGregor (blue gloves) at UFC 229 at the T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
LAS VEGAS, NV – OCTOBER 06: (Gd) Russia's Khabib Nurmagomedov faces Irishman Conor McGregor in his fight for the UFC Lightweight title at the UFC 229 competition at the T-Mobile Arena on October 6, 2018 at Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari / Zuffa LLC / Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – OCTOBER 6: Conor McGregor of Ireland warms up behind the scenes at the UFC 229 event inside the T-Mobile Arena on October 6, 2018 in Las Vegas , Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari / Zuffa LLC / Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – OCTOBER 06: (Right) Khabib Nurmagomedov of Russia reacts after submitting Conor McGregor of Ireland to his fight for the UFC lightweight championship at the UFC 229 event at the T-Arena. Mobile on October 6, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari / Zuffa LLC / Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – OCTOBER 06: Conor McGregor of Ireland leaves before facing Khabib Nurmagomedov of Russia at the UFC 229 event at T-Mobile Arena on October 6, 2018 in Las Vegas , Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari / Zuffa LLC / Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – OCTOBER 6: Conor McGregor of Ireland warms up behind the scenes at the UFC 229 event inside the T-Mobile Arena on October 6, 2018 in Las Vegas , Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari / Zuffa LLC / Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – OCTOBER 06: The Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov looks Octagon at his opponent Conor McGregor of Ireland in his fight for the UFC Lightweight title at the UFC 229 competition at the T-Mobile Arena October 6, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari / Zuffa LLC / Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – OCTOBER 06: The Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov speaks to referee Herb Dean while he controls the body of Conor McGregor of Ireland in his fight for the UFC lightweight championship at the UFC 229 event at the T-Mobile Arena on October 6, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari / Zuffa LLC / Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – OCTOBER 06: (Right) Khabib Nurmagomedov of Russia controls the body of Conor McGregor of Ireland in his fight for the UFC lightweight championship at the UFC 229 competition in the T-Mobile Arena October 6, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari / Zuffa LLC / Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – OCTOBER 06: (From left to right) The Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov controls the body of the Irishman Conor McGregor in his fight for the UFC Lightweight title at the UFC 229 competition in the US. T-Mobile Arena on October 6, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari / Zuffa LLC / Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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It turns out that Mayweather is definitely interested. On Monday, after Nurmagomedov's Instagram video was broadcast, Mayweather tweeted it at the right price, he's all-in.
Khabib was quick to react.
Nurmagomedov might have a different feeling if the NAC ended up giving him his $ 2 million scholarship from the Battle of McGregor, but until then it seems he and Vegas are not listening.
Vegas or not, a possible fight between Mayweather and Nurmagomedov could be huge. The fight between Mayweather and McGregor was the second largest pay-per-view event of all time and Nurmagomedov versus McGregor at UFC 229 set a record for pay-per-view by the MMA. The combination of these two events, even without McGregor's involvement, would mean a lot of money for everyone involved.
In September, Mayweather announced that he was coming out of retirement for a rematch of the 2015 fight between him and Manny Pacquiao. Mayweather could have a busy year ahead of him if he ended up fighting with both Pacquiao and Nurmagomedov.
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