Reasons Khabib Nurmagomedov retired, mentioning father and promise to mother Page all

KOMPAS.com – Khabib Nurmagomedov announces his retirement from mixed martial arts (MMA) after ending the UFC 254 match against Justin Gaethje with a win.

The Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje duel that was held in Fight Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Sunday morning (10/25/2020) ended in the second round of the WIB submission.

Khabib Nurmagomedov has the right to defend the lightweight champion belt (light) UFC thanks to this victory.

Khabib’s victory was also marked by a series of impressive records.

First, he is undefeated with a 29-0 winning streak.

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Additionally, Khabib also holds the record for the longest winning streak (13) on the UFC stage.

However, Khabib’s impressive track record will surely come to a halt after he announced his retirement.

In his statement after the match against Gaethje, he also explained the reasons for withdrawing from the UFC event.

Khabib’s retirement decision did not escape the departure of his father, Abdulmanap, on July 3, 2020.

He admits that he cannot continue fighting without his father’s presence.

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Khabib had also promised his mother that the UFC 254 match against Gaethje would be the last battle of his career.

He felt responsible for keeping that promise.

“Today is my last fight. It is no longer possible for me to fight without my father,” Khabib said after the duel against Gaethje.

“When the UFC told me about the fight with Gaethje, I spoke to my mother, three days after my father passed away.”

“My mother didn’t want me to fight without my father, but I promised my mother that this would be the last one. When I promised, I had to deliver,” Khabib said.

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At the end of his statement, Khabib also revealed his latest request to the UFC.

“This is my last fight. My last request to the UFC is that you make me the number 1 fighter. pound for pound in the world because I deserve it, “said Khabib.

“I am a true champion in the lightweight class without defeat. Thanks for everything,” said the Russian fighter.

“Today is my last fight here in the UFC.” # UFC254 pic.twitter.com/sq6R9LxN1i

– UFC (@ufc) October 24, 2020