Khabib Nurmagomedov is undoubtedly one of the best MMA fighters in the history of the MMA world and finally ended his career while still being undefeated and at the top. Since his retirement, Khabib has been enjoying life in other ways. Nurmagomedov’s last professional MMA fight took place back in October 2020. He earned a second-round submission victory over Justin Gaethje to successfully retain the UFC Lightweight Title. After the bout, an emotional Nurmagomedov told Jon Anik that his fighting career is over. He mentioned a promise he made to his mother of never fighting again after the death of his father Abdulmanap. Khabib also revealed why he really tired from the MMA world.
Bellator MMA CEO Scott Coker has shared a conversation he had with the UFC star and former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Coker made an appearance at the post-fight press conference for the Bellator MMA vs. Rizin event. Coker revealed that the Dagestani was impressed with the production of the Bellator MMA vs. Rizin event.
“Khabib [had] never seen the production and the fans and he was freaking out… He kept telling me, ‘This is unbelievable. I had no idea that, you know, something like this was happening in Japan.’ And I said, ‘You know, this is where it started, Khabib. This is where, you know, MMA and martial arts combat, it started here and it grew out through the rest of the world but there was a time when Japan had the best fighters in the world, the best production in the world, the best promotion in the world.’… He was really impressed… I think he was extremely excited and I think he’ll be talking about Japanese MMA and Rizin and the show for a long time.”
