KHABIB NAMAGOMEDOV has vowed that he will destroy Jake Paul 'in a matter of minutes' after he dismissed the YouTuber’s offer to fight him in MMA.
Social media star turned boxing superstar took his record to 5 in the ring last season and is now looking to enter the cage in 2022.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has pledged to kill Jake Paul "in minutes" in the cage
Nurmagomedov opened the door for Paul to fight for Eagle FC promotion, saying: "The doors at Eagle Fight Club are always open for your and your team."
The much-maligned fighter responded: "Deal. Only if you fight me first.
Nurmagomedov said on the Full Send podcast, "Come on Jake Paul. I don't believe so." It takes a few minutes in MMA.
The UFC legend, who is now retired, then pointed out a 2017 video showing Paul being choked by AJ Agazarm.
He said, "What do you think?" He can fight alongside me. He is a little too late.
"I see sparring, or a video where he did MMA alongside someone, he must learn a lot.
Get a PS10 Bonus with 100s of Games to Play and No Deposit RequiredHe knows how to punch in boxing. Although his boxing skills are not terrible, wrestling is a completely different sport.
We can offer him a chance to fight in MMA if he so desires. We can sign him to Eagle FC and pay him. We'll see."
After keeping a promise to his mother after the death of his father, 'The Eagle' announced his retirement from Dana White’s UFC in 2012.
His last fight was against Justin Gaethje, a successful defense of his lightweight title in October 2020. He left with a record 29-0.
He now focuses on promoting and coaching his Eagle FC promotion.
