KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV has had his bank accounts frozen by Russian authorities, according to reports.
The UFC legend retired from the sport with an undefeated 29-0 record in October 2020 following a second-round submission win over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254.
However, the 35-year-old has been the centre of controversy of late.
And now, according to online Russia newspaper MASH via MMA weekly, he has now had his bank accounts seized by tax authorities.
It comes after the Russian allegedly racked up sizeable tax debts said to be worth over £2.4million ($3m).
Nurmagomdeov has diversified into business following his retirement.
But it seems these ventures have not been very successful.
The news also comes just days after police in Russia‘s Dagestan region raided a fight club linked with Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father of Khabib, over a hunt for suspected supporters of a terrorist cell.
Rumours of a possible return to the Octagon for Nurmagomedov began surfacing earlier this year.
Footage emerged of him in the gym while he was also spotted with former coach Javier Mendez.
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It was claimed in March that the Eagle could have returned for UFC 300 after the sport’s top brass allegedly made contact.
He told MMA Junkie: “I know they connected with Ali.
“But I told Ali, last, maybe one year (ago), I said, ‘It doesn’t matter who calls you, but never call me about a fight.
“We have a deal: Directly with me, nobody connects. But I know with Ali, he connected with some people from UFC.”
