Legendary former UFC light heavyweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov may face serious trouble as he is investigated by Russian Tax Authorities.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is considered one of the best MMA fighters of all time.
After ending his professional martial arts career, Khabib participated in many business activities in different industries.
According to a report on mma.metarating.ru, tax authorities have launched investigations regarding the $3.3 million that Khabib owes in taxes.
Khabib Nurmagomedov was accused of serious tax debt in Russia.
Now, Khabib will have to quickly resolve this tax issue, because otherwise, the former UFC champion will face especially serious consequences.
– A fine of 200-500 thousand Rubles, or an amount equivalent to the salary of the “Russian Eagle” for a period of two to three years
– Three years of compulsory labor
– Loss of the right to participate in certain business activities and is subject to a penalty of up to 6 years in prison
Khabib Nurmagomedov retired four years ago, ending one of the most dominant careers in MMA history.
With his newfound financial burden, many fans wonder if Nurmagomedov will return to the UFC to make a quick buck.
Currently, the Federal Tax Department has blocked the accounts of some of Khabib’s companies and the former champion has not given any official explanation to the media. We will update all information surrounding the case.