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Khabib Nurmagomedov “officially retired,” says Dana White

Khabib Nurmagomedov has finally assured UFC President Dana White that his fighting career is over. Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA, 13-0 UFC) first announced that he would be joining the UFC in October last year. MMA was retiring from the competition in 254 after defending a lightweight title against Justin Gethsemane. Even …

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Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje scheduled for October 24

Khabib Nurmagomedov will return to the octagon on October 24, UFC President Dana White announced. White confirmed to CNN that Nurmagomedov, the Russian lightweight champion, will return to action against interim champion Justin Gaethje as he makes an offer to continue his career undefeated after a tragic moment in his …

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UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father dies in Moscow

Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father and coach of undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, died in Moscow, the fighter’s manager Ali Abdelaziz confirmed to ESPN. The elderly Nurmagomedov had been hospitalized in Moscow since May, when he was diagnosed with coronavirus. He also underwent cardiac surgery for a pre-existing condition further …

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