Khabib Nurmagomedov “officially retired,” says Dana White

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Khabib Nurmagomedov has finally convinced UFC President Dana White that her wrestling career is over.

Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA, 13-0 UFC) first announced that he would retire from MMA competition after his slight defense against Justin Gaethje last October at UFC 254. Also citing the aftermath of his father’s death and coach, Abdulmanap, as a promise to his mother, “The Eagle” declared that his was done.

But the announcement did not convince everyone. White insisted that Nurmagomedov should continue to fight and, in subsequent months, has presented his meetings, through the media and more. In the end, though, it was useless.

White addressed social media on Thursday and, after what appears to be another meeting with Nurmagomedov, said the undefeated Dagestani is “officially retired.”

White shared the news in a headline posted next to a photo with Nurmagomedov (via Twitter):

29-0 is.

He is officially retired. It was amazing to see you work @TeamKhabib thank you for EVERYTHING and enjoy whatever is next door my friend.

In an Instagram post of his own, Nurmagomedov thanked the UFC and said “a real conversation between real men” took place between him and White.

Khabib retires undefeated 29-0 in his MMA career, which includes 13 UFC fights. His perfectionist career includes notable victories over Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje, Rafael dos Anjos, Edson Barboza and Al Iaquinta, whom he defeated to claim the vacant title in April 2018 at UFC 223.

Shortly after White’s announcement, MMA Junkie confirmed that the UFC will continue with a light title fight between Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira, who will be the holder of UFC 262 on May 15th.

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