Victories and defeats are part and parcel of a sport. But the factor that affects fans is the retirement of an athlete. Though records and championships stand firm in the minds, retirements stand in the hearts. Several retirements are forgotten easily, but a few are remembered and cherished for ages. Similarly, Dana White talks about the toughest retirement of an MMA fighter.
Dana White said:
“Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement was tough for me!”
Here is the complete statement:
“The toughest retirement for me is usually when it’s time for them to retire. I am happy for them. It’s over; you have accomplished everything that you could accomplish. Why keep doing this?”
“Khabib Nurmagomedov was a tough retirement for me. Because I think Khabib had so much more to offer and so much more to accomplish.”
“But I think when his dad passed away, it kind of suc**d the fun out of him, and he was done. Plus, he made so much fu**king money, he never has to do anything again.”
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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Legacy in the UFC
UFC is the biggest mixed martial artist promotion. The best fighters in the world compete against each other to climb higher in their division rankings and win the championship. The UFC has given several legendary fighters like Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier, Conor McGregor, and many more.
But when there are talks about the best, Khabib Nurmagomedov pops into mind. Khabib is not only the best lightweight fighter but also the best fighter in MMA history. He ended his MMA career with the championship on his shoulders and a record of 29-0.
Undefeated, the word itself defines his legacy. He was a killer machine and didn’t let opponents have an upper hand over him.
He dethroned and defeated big names like Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, Rafael dos Anjos, Justin Gaethje, and many more. His legacy and championship record are undoubtedly in the hearts of MMA fans.
Moreover, Khabib also mentioned that he was getting millions of dollars to come out of retirement.
“I was asked to come out of retirement, and I said no. It’s not easy to say no to $20, $30, or $40 million. But for me, it’s not everything. This is not the most important. It was not an easy decision, but if I decide, I decide. It’s finished. I leave this alone. I am happy, and I never regret my decision. Never.”
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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Record and Achievements in the UFC
- 29-0-0 (11 wins by submission, 10 wins by decision, and 8 wins by knockouts)
- The longest reigning UFC lightweight champion in history (1077 days)
- Joint-Most Title Defenses in the UFC Lightweight Division (3)
- One of the few undefeated fights in MMA and UFC history
- UFC Hall of Fame (Class of 2022)
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