Khabib retires as the greatest legend in MMA history.
After defeating the interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje in the second round from a triangle choke, Khabib hanged his gloves in the Octagon. The reason for Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement, it seems, is quite simple. He had lost his father and lifetime coach Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov due to complications arising from Covid-19. It seems this loss took a huge emotional toll on Khabib and his family.
He said in his post-fight interview with Jon Anik that his mother had asked him not to fight anymore without his father and he had promised her that this will be the last fight.
Knowing Khabib, the emphasis he places on keeping his word and his closeness to his family, it seems highly unlikely that we will ever see “The Eagle” back in the Octagon again.
He becomes the first UFC fighter to retire as a champion and undefeated. A legacy like no other!