The world lightweight champion of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Khabib Nurmagomedov, announced his surprise retirement on Saturday, after revealing that he had promised his mother that the fight against Justin Gaethje would be the last of his career.
The Russian star, who won this Saturday by technical knockout In the second round, he was fighting for the first time since the death of his father and coach Abdulmanap in July.
“I am the undisputed and undefeated champion of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) with a record of 13-0 (in the UFC) and with 29-0 in my entire professional career in MMA ”he declared after his victory in Abu Dhabi.
“I promised my mother that this would be my last fight. I can’t go back without my father ”, he pointed out.
Irishman Conor McGregor was one of the first to congratulate to the 32-year-old Russian for his brilliant career.
“Respect and condolences for your father, once again. For you and your family. Sincerely, the McGregors, ”he wrote on Twitter on behalf of his family.
