The only contender of MMA style in the tournament is Khabib Nurmagomedov. His exit from the Octagon appeared guaranteed, and the lightweight champion ensKindled a perception that the fight was his final one. However, there is growing evidence that they might be back on the market soon. MMA legend and UFC Hall of Fame inductee, Chael Sonnen, discussed with his insights on what are the possible indications that ‘The Eagle’ is back. Sonnen’s revelation has sparked controversy in the whole MMA.
What motivates this misconception? The recent card drawn by UFC might be the trump card. The announcement focused on the untold narrative of one of the biggest bouts involving Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. It was produced and released with in two weeks after McGregor celebrated his 36th birthday. Yet, the action of the UFC to put a new schedule and distribute this fight for free sparked controversies among fanship. Widely known MMA analyst Sonnen also agrees that there might be more than desire in the choice of the UFC.
The Chael Sonnen Theory
According to Sonnen, he believes that such actions are tactical by the UFC with a view of creating anticipated showdowns in the future. “When have you seen the UFC edit old videos, restore them and turn off if they were not fighting.”Sonnen put forward this question. He further says that the recent commercial gesture that the UFC employed appears to indicate that they are already planning for Khabib’s comeback. He goes further to say, “When did you see a guy, whom you couldn’t make any more money on, take an option against the guy you were talking about? Something is going on with Khabib.”
Khabib’s Current Situation
Contrary, Khabib has not expressed any intention of coming from the rumors about his return. The former winners themselves had not been incorporated directly. However, he continues training and more often than not uploads videos of his training sessions with his cousin, Omar Nurmagomedov. Training will always play a part in Khabib’s life, as will a big fight with a cousin Cory Sandhagen literally has many questions about his further life.
Still, the basketball fans were able to witness Khabib and his crew as they took part in the Dagestani basketball friendly tournament. In the photo, Khabib appears to be relaxed; no strangulated emotions or signs that his world is falling apart wen legal issues are brought to the public domain.
Omar Nurmagomedov Getting Ready for the Fight
Thus, Omar Nurmagomedov is training for a fight against Sandhagen in August. The rehabilitation implies employment of rigorous training to Khabib, this is to mean ‘the eagle’ is out of cage. However, since Khabib declared he has no plans for coming back into the Octagon, his active training sessions, together with the leading fighters contribute to the creation of rumors.
Will Khabib come back?
Khabib said he had no desire to return to the cage and stressed on the commitment he made to his family. However, with Khabib’s continuous training and fight preparation, UFC new Marketing strategies yet to be implemented it seems that the spectator will never be back in the 5round Octagon to see the invincible, with 30 victories without a throw Nurmagomedov. Only time will leave the answer, but it is undeniable that mix martial arts (MMA) has much to give.
