KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV won't be returning to the UFC because he is happy with the life that he has carved out for himself outside of the octagon.
In October 2020, three months after the death of Abdulmanap, the undefeated Russian brought his career to an end on his Hall-of-Fame.
Khabib Nurmagomedov announced that he would be retiring from MMA in October 2020
Nurmagomedov is still very busy coaching his cousins and team-mates, as well as leading the Eagle Fighting Championship.
Daniel Cormier, the Dagestani destroyer’s friend and team-mate, believes that the former pound for pound king is happy with his new life.
Cormier, Monster Energy ambassador, said that he is happy. He is still training. He's also doing so many good things outside of the Octagon.
"He's, uh, he's happy. That makes me happy. Your friends should find a place that makes them happy and is okay with all the chaos.
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"That's the number I'm currently doing, right?" He's coaching. He is with his entire team.
"He has his Eagle FC promotion. He's busy. He's busy. He's also working. He's making money, and he doesn't have to fight.
"And the guy is very happy right now in life with his family, and his children."
Nurmagomedov, 33 years old, briefly considered returning to the cage in January, but decided to retire.
Get a PS10 Bonus with 100s of Games to Play and No Deposit RequiredCormier also believes that The Eagle would have continued to dominate the lightweight stacked division if he had not decided to compete again.
He stated that he believed he could have done the job as long as he wanted.
"I didn't believe anyone was going to beat him. I don't believe so.
"And that's because I have a relationship with him.
"I only said it because I watched him fight with these guys, and it just seemed to me that he was operating on an entirely different wavelength than any other fighter.
During International Fight Week, Nurmagomedov, who is undefeated, will be inducted into UFC Hall of Fame.
UFC President Dana White stated that Nurmagomedov's induction is imminent: "Khabib has been one of the most outstanding athletes to compete in professional sports."
Khabib was the only lightweight champion to defeat his opponents in this manner, and it is an amazing feat to be the number one pound for pound athlete in the world.
"It will be an honor to induct him into UFC Hall of Fame this Summer."
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