Reigning UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov shocked the mixed martial arts world when he announced his retirement at the end of UFC 254 back in October of 2020. She don’t know how I fight without father, but I promised it’s going to be my last fight, and if I give my word, I have to follow it.”, "This is my last fight. Khabib Nurmagomedov met with another world leader this week -- the Head of Dagestan -- and it sounds like he's staying retired. But only if Mum says ok lol. Member. “I don’t know if this can be called ‘fear’ or not, but I never wanted to lose,” he replied. And he openly announced it once again. Dominick Cruz explains callout of Monster Energy executive: 'You can't use me to get clout', Megan Anderson issues statement after quick loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 259, T.J. Dillashaw blasts 'best actor' Aljamain Sterling, 'cheater' Petr Yan after UFC 259 disqualification, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Ahead of UFC 257, … "Everyone is talking about Dustin, Conor, Chandler, Gaethje, and Oliveira. He said, “He’s doing good. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by ClosetVitorFan, Feb 15, 2021. And money is not why Khabib retired. I think Khabib stays retired. While UFC president Dana White is confident that Khabib Nurmagomedov’s fighting career isn’t over, it appears Nurmagomedov is still comfortable with his decision to retire.. White first started expressing doubt about Nurmagomedov’s retirement just days after the lightweight champion made the announcement last month at UFC 254. “I’m very happy it’s all over,” Whittaker said. WWE legend The Undertaker believes Khabib Nurmagomedov is NOT retired from UFC and will return like Conor McGregor and Jon Jones did. Even though he's retired, don't expect Khabib to be very far from Makhachev on fight nights, just as he was during a UFC Fight Night in Russia in 2019. When the two fighters met in … “This is my last fight,” Nurmagomedov said. Khabib retired last October after beating Justin Gaethje on Fight Island to move to 29-0. After spending the first round largely trading punches and kicks with the aggressive Gaethje, Nurmagomedov used his unparalleled wrestling skills to take down Gaethje early in the second round and then worked into position for the finishing choke. I suspect Khabib will only fight again with her blessing. Earlier, Whittaker (22-5) gave a disciplined, active performance with impressive striking to earn his second straight UFC victory since losing his title to Israel Adesanya in late 2019. He’s doing really good, he’s doing everything he needs to do. Khabib retired last October after beating Justin Gaethje on Fight Island to move to 29-0. Oct 26, 2020 #105 What amazes me is how all of his opponents would talk about how they would prepare and fight against his takedown game. Since announcing his exit from the sport after UFC 254, Khabib hasn’t wavered in … There’s work to be done in order to claim the crown of GOAT, and Khabib knows it. UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov says he plans to retire in two or three years because he knows trying to stay undefeated beyond that is going be be impossible. Home runs, dunks, Rubik's Cubes and strikes: is Mookie Betts the perfect athlete? Khabib retired last October after beating Justin Gaethje on Fight Island to move to 29-0. Khabib Nurmagomedov, 32, retired from MMA with an immaculate 29-0 record. But by the end of the year that will change. A rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov may look further away than ever after the dramatic events of UFC 257, but Conor McGregor is still trying to goad his great rival into a return. Khabib Nurmagomedov made a decision to retire from MMA moments after submitting Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. I think after some time when his family/mum processess it, that hunger to compete will return. While UFC president Dana White is confident that Khabib Nurmagomedov ’s fighting career isn’t over, it appears Nurmagomedov is still comfortable with his decision to retire. His victory over McGregor made him one of the world’s most famous combat sports athletes, and the UFC scheduled this pay-per-view show at an earlier-than-normal time to cater to his vast fan base in Russia and Europe. “When I’m getting ready, I always think that if I don’t do everything that depends on me, then inside the cage the one who did prepare well will be stronger. Khabib Nurmagomedov retired after defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 – or did he? He added that Khabib is avoiding a long list of potential contenders. Khabib sat down … Despite UFC president Dana White‘s claims that he was looking at having one final bout, it appears Khabib Nurmagomedov intends to stay retired. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has retired from mixed martial arts (MMA), and while promotion president Dana White has … “There’s no way I’m going to be back without my father. When asked if he thought Khabib retired last October specifically because he didn’t want a rematch, McGregor – who fights Dustin Poirier next week at UFC 257 – didn’t just agree. In some way and when you look at it from this perspective, some of us have maybe seen this… He retired because of his mum. So Khabib is not retired - Good news This is the official website of Mixedmartialarts LLC. But it was his utterly ridiculous bjj that's been absolutely smeshing people. So if Mum gives him the ok- he'll be back. He just lost his dad, and they were super close. He added that Khabib is avoiding a long list of potential contenders. The UFC really want to get him to return to the Octagon, but it doesn’t look like anything will interest Khabib now. Nurmagomedov retired in the same dominant fashion as the legendary basketball star, finishing Justin Gaethje by submission on Saturday. chromatic9. This is sonething that you cant understand.shame on you to compare him to Conors not defending position Conor McGregor won't ever be able to return to his peak levels because that is the nature of MMA, Khabib Nurmagomedov has asserted. Follow me on Twitter . After reiterating plans to retire from MMA, Khabib Nurmagomedov jokingly tells social media followers he’s ‘preparing for football debut’ with video of him training. Dana White is refusing to take Khabib Nurmagomedov out of the lightweight division's future and is hopeful that he will return. Getty Images - Getty 3. DAN BUT NOT OUT White claims Khabib has NOT retired and will fight again as he confirms Conor McGregor vs Poirier won’t be for UFC title. Khabib UFC career. Last Updated: 13th October, 2020 16:00 IST Khabib Shuts Down Retirement Talks Post UFC 254, Says Dana White Has Something Special Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is not looking to retire from the UFC post his fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 on October 24. Last modified on Sat 24 Oct 2020 17.49 EDT. Taking care of his family, the people that are close to him. I think his hand was shown. "@TeamKhabib pays his respects following a dominant performance at #UFC254 pic.twitter.com/5HiUvJXBJC. The retired … Khabib Nurmagomedov's father and coach Abdulmanap died at the beginning of the month following complications caused by coronavirus, leading to rumours that the Russian had retired. In a recent interview, Danny Segura of MMA Junkie, asked Javier Mendez how Khabib was doing after a tough 2020. A fight with Georges St-Pierre has been Khabib Nurmagomedov’s dream matchup, but the recently retired Russian is adamant the fight will not happen. In a recent interview, Danny Segura of MMA Junkie, asked Javier Mendez how Khabib was doing after a tough 2020. Whittaker likely earned a chance at a rematch with Adesanya with the victory, but he didn’t call out the champion after his bout, instead expressing only excitement about returning home to put up his family’s Christmas tree. Which, inevitably brings us back to the question of whether or not Nurmagomedov is actually retired. Work’s done, baby. Khabib Nurmagomedov has shed light on his great friendship with Cristiano Ronaldo and revealed the Juventus star's biggest fear. Khabib Nurmagomedov is retired, or so it is presumed. Return or not, White continues to hype the retired fighter as someone waiting for the right time and matchup to defend his title. As promised, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, who may or may not be retired (depending on who you ask), flew to … KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV will NOT be stripped of his lightweight title, as Dana White said there is 'still a chance' he comes out of retirement. Member. Also at UFC 254, former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker made his case for another title shot with a solid unanimous decision over fellow contender Jared Cannonier in the penultimate bout on Fight Island. Khabib Nurmagomedov's reason to retire as an MMA fighter was simple: he did not want to do it without his late father and coach. He bounced up quickly and shared a moment of mutual respect with the dominant Russian champion. “We got the result we wanted. Dana White wants to see Israel Adesanya defend his middleweight title after coming up short of light heavyweight gold at UFC 259. Dana White’s big announcement about Khabib Nurmagomedov was a huge letdown. His announcement came as a shock to the fans and the UFC alike, as everybody was expecting ‘The Eagle’ to achieve the 30-0 milestone his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, had envisioned for his son. I spoke to my mother. Unless a fight with Georges St-Pierre is on the table, Javier Mendez would advise Khabib Nurmagomedov to call it quits on his MMA career. Tony Ferguson guaranteed that the long-awaited fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov will happen, saying, "He will see me before he retires. Oct 27, 2017 267. We'll make that a point." The UFC, which paused competition for only eight weeks early in the coronavirus pandemic, returns to its hometown next week to begin a series of at least five consecutive shows on its corporate campus in Las Vegas. The UFC (retired) lightweight champion does not hide the ambitions of their team, which are such that they see Islam at the top, where Khabib has been in recent years. Taking care of his family, the people that are close to him. Whittaker withdrew from a bout with Cannonier scheduled for March in Las Vegas because he felt burned out on MMA. Out of his 29 wins, 8 came via TKO, while he forced his opponents to submit a whopping 11 times. Joe Brophy; Nov 18 2020, 11:21 ET; Joe Brophy; Invalid Date, UFC president Dana White has once again claimed that he expects Khabib Nurmagomedov to reverse his MMA retirement.