Khabib Nurmagomedov is enjoying the luxuries of being a retired fighter - and now weighs over 200lb.
Nurmagomedov, 33, officially retired from fighting last year having promised his mother he wouldn't compete again following the death of his father Abdulmanap. 'The Eagle' defended his lightweight title for the last time against Justin Gaethje in October 2020, laying down his gloves in the cage as a mark of his retirement. UFC boss Dana White has since tried his best to get Nurmagomedov to fight again, but the Russian has kept true to his word.
The UFC legend weighed 155lb for his fights but has since put on 50lb since becoming a coach and promoter. “I weigh 205lb now, maybe 204lb in the morning if I don’t have dessert the night before," he said at a Human Appeal charity event to raise funds for their Pakistan relief effort. "When I was an active fighter, I was around 190lb and I cut weight to 155lb. I finished my career, I gained about five kilos, but I can’t do anything with this."
