(Habib Nurmagomedov)
Here is an article sent us by the Russian MMA organization PROFC providing
their side of the story about their dispute with their former fighter, Habib
Nurmagomedov:
21/02/2012
Habib Nurmagomedov sustained a defeat
For the last couple of years Habib scored a sport success not only in Russia
and Ukraine, but also in USA. His last fight in UFC octagon caused a furor
among compatriots and fans of Russian MMA. But, as it turned out, the
successful fighter is not the only Habib’s role…
The story starts from the first fights of Habib at the PROFC tournaments. He
performed as a guest athlete and gained a victory after victory.
After three brilliant and successful fights, the PROFC management considered
Habib to be a promising fighter and offered him to sign a long-term contract.
On August 4, 2010 both parties had signed documents of mutually beneficial
collaboration. Within the scope of contract Habib participated in 2 fights
among which there was «ProFC - Battle on Don», and «ProFC - Battle in the
Caucasus».
Then events were developing well enough: young athlete confidently added win to
his record table, and PROFC company prepared new combats for the talented
fighter, till a significant day, when PROFC management found out that Habib
entered into a contract with American management behind company’s back.
An athlete himself announced in the mass media that he was bound with PROFC
only by verbal agreement and he had not signed any contracts.
Naturally, after such statements PROFC made a number of arrangements for
clarifying the circumstances of this, as it seemed simple, case.
Meanwhile American organization that signed a contract with Habib was not
wasting time and in the beginning of this year sent an athlete to the UFC
tournament.
PROFC preliminarily sent warning letters about possible consequences of such
actions to the athlete and his representatives. There was no reaction. American
manager, who was promoting Habib at that moment refused to take part in any
litigation and stated that such issues should be settled between company and
the athlete personally.
Later PROFC management faxed letters with the description of the situation to
the Athletic Commission of Nashville State and to the headquarters of UFC.
There also was no answer. Thereby, PROFC tried out all available methods of
solving the problem by peaceful means and had to sue Habib. While a trial had
been hold, Habib won a brilliant victory on the UFC tournament. As PROFC
management stated, the fact that Habib is an excellent fighter does not give
him a right to breach the contract.
By the time this material is published, The Court has already delivered its
judgment. A PROFC suit against Habib Nurmagomedov has been satisfied
Habib shall pay penalties to PROFC for the breach of the contract. Also all
necessary measures will be assumed to make Nurmagomedov carry out his
obligations under the contract with PROFC.
http://profc.ws/eng/newsdetail.php?id=4222
