At 32 years old, Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his unexpected retirement from fighting after a submission win over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in October 2020. Nurmagomedov is considered the UFC GOAT, boasts an impeccable 29-0 record, and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2022. Recently, he hinted on social media about a possible return to the octagon. Let’s check out the details.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Shares Candid Thoughts After Islam Makhachev’s UFC Title Defense
After retiring from fighting, Khabib Nurmagomedov spent time as a coach, guiding his protege Islam Makhachev to the UFC lightweight championship in 2022. Khabib was recently seen in Makhachev’s corner at UFC 302, supporting him in his title fight defense against Dustin Poirier.
However, shortly after UFC 302, Khabib shared an Instagram post expressing his desire to return to active competition. He noted that while his role has shifted towards sharing knowledge and coaching the younger generation, he still feels the urge to compete against them himself.
In an Instagram caption, he wrote, “Over time, the training schedule has changed. First, I come and share knowledge, but in the end, I still want to compete with the young ones.”
After a two-year hiatus from coaching, UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov returned to the corner of Islam Makhachev at UFC 302. Nurmagomedov has also shown interest in fighting again, which could hint at a potential return to the UFC. If this happens, fans will undoubtedly go wild. Only time will tell what the future holds for this development.
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