Khabib denies retirement after facing Gaethje and expects big announcement from UFC: 'Dana promised'

K. Nurmagomedov denies retirement after UFC 254

With each fight fought, Khabib Nurmagomedov approaching retirement. The UFC lightweight champion (70,3kg) has already stated that his desire is to end his career when he performs for the 30th time, meaning he only has two more fights left, however, to the delight of his fans, he assured that he will not let his gloves in the octagon, after facing the dangerous Justin gaethje, UFC 254.

At the press conference to promote the attraction, which will be held on October 24th, 'The Eagle' expressed all his love for the sport, saying that he always wanted to face the best and revealed that Dana White promised something big for his possible last fight. of your career.

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“I don’t know what will happen after the fight against Gaethje. That's a good question. I love competing against the best and that's why I'm here. I'm not in the UFC just for the money. I have many projects outside the organization. I'm not retiring after this fight. I have some options and I will think about them. Dana told me that he had something special for me after this fight and I asked him to tell me only after facing Gaethje. I just know it’s something big,” said Khabib.

This gift could be a super fight against the legend, Georges St-Pierre, former welterweight (77,6kg) and middleweight (83,9kg) champion, or even a rematch against his opponent, Conor McGregor. However, Nurmagomedov assured that his focus is on the confrontation against Gaethje, as he knows the danger he represents.

“My focus is to beat Gaethje. I don't want to underestimate him. He is a tough opponent, he is hungry, he fights for a dream and he did very well against Ferguson.”

It is worth remembering that this will be the first fight of Khabib Nurmagomedov, after the passing of his father and mentor, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, in July 2020. As the UFC lightweight champion had a very strong bond with him, the Russian's future raises some doubts.