D. White confirms K. Nurmagomedov's retirement. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
End of the novel. After long insistence, UFC president Dana White confirmed the retirement of Khabib Nurmagomedov. On his Instagram account, the 'big boss' recorded a definitive meeting with the Russian and sealed his pupil's trajectory in MMA.
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“29, zero. And that. He is officially retired. It was amazing watching you work, Khabib. Thank you for everything and enjoy what comes next, my friend”, wrote the agent.
With the publication of the agent, the soap opera started in October 2020 comes to an end. Nurmagomedov hung up his gloves after hitting Justin gaethje and unify the lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg.), in the UFC 253.
Afterwards, White tried in every possible way to instigate his star to give up the decision. The athlete, however, remained firm and used as his main argument the death of his father and a promise made to his mother to remain away from competitions.
Living legend of the sport, Khabib will leave MMA with an impeccable record. In total, the fighter fought in 29 matches and never knew what it was like to lose.
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