Several businesses owned by the former Russian lightweight champion in the UFC have shut down due to anomalies found by Russian authorities.

According to Mash Media, Russian lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has a $3 million deficit with the nation’s tax officials. The MMA fighter from Dagestan reportedly had his charity fund and the bank accounts associated with his Eagle FC company frozen.

In his flawless professional career, Nurmagomedov went 29-0 before he retired from sports in 2020. He defeated opponents like Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje, and Conor McGregor along the way. The Russian competitor was admitted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2022.

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More Details On Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Tax Fraud

According to multiple media publications, including rt.com, former UFC and mixed martial arts (MMA) legend Khabib Nurmagomedov faces a substantial financial setback because he owes $3 million to Russian tax officials.

In retaliation, bank accounts connected to his charity fund and Eagle FC promotion are said to have been suspended.

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Mash Media claimed on its Telegram channel that Nurmagomedov owed over 300 million rubles in unpaid taxes. After retiring, he pursued several business ventures, including hotels, a chain of restaurants, and nutritional supplements. 

🚨 According to Mash, Khabib Nurmagomedov owes the Federal Tax Services in Russia 306 million rubles ($3.3 million USD).

The department has blocked the accounts of the Eagle FC promotion, a charitable foundation, and other companies.

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Rumour has it that Nurmagomedov’s issues with Russian tax authorities are related to his transfer of ownership in multiple enterprises, allegedly handing power to relatives and colleagues. The Russian Federal Tax Service opened an investigation as a result, finding documentation errors that led to the closure of some of his companies.

In addition, Eagle Fighting Championship, Nurmagomedov’s MMA promotion organisation, is allegedly being investigated and may soon be shut down.

Authorities believe Nurmagomedov may have used money intended for taxes to support startup companies and hotel projects in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.

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