{"id":326488,"date":"2026-04-29T21:10:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T15:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=326488"},"modified":"2026-04-29T21:10:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T15:40:37","slug":"jake-paul-details-plan-to-lure-khabib-nurmagomedov-out-of-retirement-for-wild-mma-fight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/29\/jake-paul-details-plan-to-lure-khabib-nurmagomedov-out-of-retirement-for-wild-mma-fight\/","title":{"rendered":"Jake Paul details plan to lure Khabib Nurmagomedov out of retirement for wild MMA fight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"post-306520\">\n<div class=\"article-follow\">\n<div class=\"article-sharing google-follow\"> <a class=\"fw\" href=\"https:\/\/profile.google.com\/cp\/Cg0vZy8xMWs2azRtMzFf%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">  <span>Follow us on Google Discover<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Jake Paul is all the way down to make Donald Trump\u2019s dream fight a reality. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The US President recently expressed his desire to see Jake Paul tackle a retired UFC legend next.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-grvmedia-grv-video GRVMultiVideo\"><\/figure>\n<p>Khabib Nurmagomedov hung up his gloves after choking out Justin Gaethje to turn out to be the unified lightweight champion at UFC 254 in October 2020. Since then, the 29-0 UFC Hall of Famer has refused offers to return, including a $100 million probability to box with Floyd Mayweather.<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar\" data-story-id=\"9383c71c-79bc-4f65-a78b-c938be9897f2\" data-story-name=\"Jake Paul\" data-comment-id=\"7c7bd49a-0288-4963-a644-8d4d76309a50\" data-story-slug=\"jake-paul\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-content\">\n<h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">How does Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Jake Paul play out in MMA? \ud83e\udd14<\/h3>\n<p class=\"grv-talking-point__subtitle\">The YouTuber-turned-boxer desires to make President Donald Trump&#8217;s dream fight a reality.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/bloodyelbow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1\/2026\/04\/record-comparison-1-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Jake Paul MMA record comparison\" class=\"wp-image-306528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloodyelbow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1\/2026\/04\/record-comparison-1-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/bloodyelbow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1\/2026\/04\/record-comparison-1-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/bloodyelbow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1\/2026\/04\/record-comparison-1-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bloodyelbow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1\/2026\/04\/record-comparison-1-1-912x1140.jpg 912w, https:\/\/bloodyelbow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1\/2026\/04\/record-comparison-1-1-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bloodyelbow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1\/2026\/04\/record-comparison-1-1.jpg 1080w\"><\/div><figcaption title=\"Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Jake Paul MMA record comparison. Credit: Josh Hedges\/Zuffa LLC\/Stephen McCarthy\/Sportsfile\/ Getty Images\">Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Jake Paul MMA record comparison. Credit: Josh Hedges\/Zuffa LLC\/Stephen McCarthy\/Sportsfile\/ Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Jake Paul will coax Khabib Nurmagomedov out of retirement <\/h2>\n<p>Jake Paul understands that cash won\u2019t be enough to make a fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov.<\/p>\n<p>The YouTuber-turned-boxer is willing to do something charitable to get Nurmagomedov\u2019s attention.<\/p>\n<p>I feel that\u2019s a very good matchup,\u201d Paul said about Donald Trump\u2019s fight suggestion.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI could be down for either [boxing or MMA] I\u2019ve at all times said certainly one of the largest fights that may occur on the earth is me vs. [Conor] McGregor in MMA. I\u2019m down, but in addition me vs. Khabib in MMA could be massive. So, we&#8217;d like to get Khabib out of retirement.<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t think it might be in regards to the money for him. Possibly if it was for a great cause or something that we could do together, that will be interesting.<\/p>\n<p>He added about constructing a village in Dagestan: \u201cI\u2019m down. I\u2019ll construct it myself.\u201d<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar\" data-story-id=\"031073e9-cea1-46e8-86fa-ad583873d49b\" data-story-name=\"Islam Makhachev\" data-comment-id=\"4e72e994-c013-4940-a59c-23749c8b6b6b\" data-story-slug=\"islam-makhachev\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-content\">\n<h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">Has Islam Makhachev\u2019s UFC run surpassed Khabib Nurmagomedov\u2019s?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"grv-talking-point__subtitle\">Which do you rate higher? Undefeated or two-weight? Tell us within the comments.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/bloodyelbow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1\/2026\/01\/BE-3-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov pose backstage at UFC 322\" class=\"wp-image-286587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bloodyelbow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1\/2026\/01\/BE-3-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/bloodyelbow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1\/2026\/01\/BE-3-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/bloodyelbow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1\/2026\/01\/BE-3-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bloodyelbow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1\/2026\/01\/BE-3-912x1140.jpg 912w, https:\/\/bloodyelbow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1\/2026\/01\/BE-3-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bloodyelbow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1\/2026\/01\/BE-3.jpg 1080w\"><\/div><figcaption title=\"Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov pose backstage at UFC 322. Credit: Mike Roach\/Zuffa LLC\">Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov pose backstage at UFC 322. Credit: Mike Roach\/Zuffa LLC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jake Paul\u2019s move into MMA<\/h2>\n<p>Jake Paul\u2019s boxing profession is currently on hold because of the broken jaw he suffered during a knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in December. <\/p>\n<p>During his time away from the ring, the 29-year-old has put together an enormous MMA show for Netflix. <\/p>\n<p>Most Precious Promotions will deliver a stacked card headlined by Ronda Rousey on May 16. <\/p>\n<p>Francis Ngannou and Nate Diaz might be an element of Paul\u2019s first MMA event in Inglewood, California. <\/p>\n<p>Paul recently explained why he believes Dana White is bored with the specter of MVP MMA.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t think (Dana is getting nervous), he\u2019s already checked out. He\u2019s a billionaire, he\u2019s just going gambling, he\u2019s joyful along with his life, Paul said. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI also think that everybody in my whole profession underestimates me, after which I surpass expectations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo he probably doesn\u2019t think we\u2019re gonna take over MMA. I don\u2019t think he\u2019s nervous.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more-wrapper lazy see-more-open see-more-blank extra-content\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bloodyelbow.com\/2026\/04\/29\/jake-paul-details-plan-to-lure-khabib-nurmagomedov-out-of-retirement-for-wild-mma-fight\/none\" data-type=\"subscribe\">\n<div class=\"see-more subscribe\">\n<figure class=\"newsletter\">\n<div><svg class=\"loading\" width=\"118\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"0 0 118 36\"><use href=\"#dots-svg\"><\/use><\/svg><\/p>\n<div class=\"signup\"><span class=\"hf\">Join Our Newsletter<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Receive a digest of our greatest Bloody Elbow content each week direct to your mailbox<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Follow us on Google Discover Jake Paul is all the way down to make Donald Trump\u2019s dream fight a reality. The US President recently expressed his desire to see Jake Paul tackle a retired UFC legend next. 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