Since his retirement in October 2020, Khabib Nurmagomedov had focused on other ventures outside of getting in there himself. “The Eagle” has since taken on the mentor role for lightweight contender Islam Makhachev, and he now runs his own promotion company.
Eagle FC was launched early this month and had already signed a few familiar names. Among them are ex-UFC champions Renan Barao and Rashad Evans, who decided to come out of retirement at 42 years old.
Another recent signee is former interim title challenger Kevin Lee, who inked a multi-fight deal with Eagle FC after parting ways with the UFC late last month.