‘As Humble as Khabib Want to Say He Is, He’s Got an Ego Too’- Kevin Lee Details a Scenario Where the UFC Can Lure Khabib Nurmagomedov Back to Competition

Former UFC lightweight fighter Kevin Lee sat down with ‘The Schmo’ and Helen Yee to talk about all things fighting. Lee has been in the headlines as of late since his surprising departure from the UFC’s roster. Additionally, he found his way into Khabib Nurmagomedov’s MMA promotion, Eagle FC, and has his sights set on being the new 165-pound divisional champion.

During the sit-down style interview, Kevin Lee talked about one possible way the UFC could wrangle Khabib Nurmagomedov back. ‘The Eagle’ retired from the UFC back in October 2020 at UFC 254 after securing a win over Justin Gaethje. Fans felt like they wanted to see more out of Khabib Nurmagomedov as he was seemingly just getting started as a dominant champion.

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – OCTOBER 25: In this handout image provided by UFC, (R-L) Khabib Nurmagomedov of Russia takes down Justin Gaethje in their lightweight title bout during the UFC 254 event on October 25, 2020 on UFC Fight Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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Will Khabib Nurmagomedov ever fight in the UFC again?

It’s largely believed that Khabib Nurmagomedov has set aside the gloves for good. However, Kevin Lee believes he has the answer to get him back inside the cage. According to Lee, the UFC is pushing Khamzat Chimaev aggressively in order to cajole Nurmagomedov to return. Lee believes that Nurmagomedov’s competitive spirit will be ignited once he sees a fellow Russian become the biggest star in the UFC.

ROCHESTER, NY – MAY 18: Kevin Lee stands in the ring before a welterweight bout against Rafael Dos Anjos at Blue Cross Arena on May 18, 2019 in Rochester, New York. Dos Anjos defeats Lee by submission during the third round. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

“The Khamzat push is to kind of make up for the gap that Khabib had. I think if they feel he can get bigger that Khabib, that they may be able to play with Khabib’s ego a little. As humble as Khabib want to say he is, he’s got an ego too.”

“I think if somebody’s to be looked at as above him in his own community, they maybe he might make that comeback and then they’ll make a whole lot of money off him.”

“I think that’s probably the push why Khamzat. He’s exciting too, he talks some sh*t. He does his thing. He put on a great performance that last fight.”

If Khabib Nurmagomedov’s sentiments are to be believed, he is well and truly done with the UFC. However, Nurmagomedov is known to have a tenacious competitive spirit and there might be some validity to Kevin Lee’s theory.

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