UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov says he would hand over three SHEEP just to meet Michael Jordan.
The 33-year-old made the bizarre trade to comedian Bob Menery in his hope to meet the NBA icon as his Eagle FC fight promotion launched for the first time in the US.
Nurmagomedov sensationally retired from UFC in the octagon in October 2020 after choking out Justin Gaethje.
He revealed he had made his mother that promise following the death of his father Abdulmanap.
But the Russian still has some dreams to achieve – one of them being meeting 58-year-old Jordan.
Menery uploaded a clip to his Instagram showing the hilarious conversation.
The Boston funnyman said: “How many sheep do I get?”
Nurmagomedov replied: “Three. If you make me and Michael Jordan meet, I’m going to give you three sheep.”
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Menery responds: “Well get your three sheep ready”
But the animal trading hasn’t quite finished.
Khabib also brings his pal into shot, and adds that he will give Menery three dogs too.
Jordan is widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time, winning six championships with the Chicago Bulls.
Nurmagomedov is held in similarly high regard in MMA, retiring as the undefeated lightweight champion.
He also famously choked out Conor McGregor in 2018 to settle their bitter feud.