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.
“I’m gonna get you to meet him, okay? I’ll get you a meeting with Khabib,” White said
UFC President Dana White recently spoke to MMA Junkie, where he admitted that he tried to lure Nurmagomedov back with a fight offer yet again.
“We talk, and we’ll talk through text and say hi to each other and what’s up,” said White. “I told you guys after the last time he told me he was done that I wouldn’t bother him again with a fight. I bothered him again with a fight,” White said with a laugh about a text message, likely a sad and embarrassing moment for him. “I can’t help myself. But yeah, no, he’s retired.”
Khabib sure did stop 🥺 (via @ufc, @danawhite) pic.twitter.com/B2Wa2OGtgA
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) July 14, 2021
