Russian fighter and lightweight champion Khabib's shocking retirement after a win in UFC 254 put the wrestling fraternity in frenzy.&nbsp; The fighter did not wish to carry on without his father in his corner and said that he made a promise to his mother.

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UFC chief Dana White, on CBS Sports Radio, said that he was shocked as "nobody knew, not even his coach".

"I wasn’t [processing it]. I was sitting there going 'Oh my God, you’ve got to be kidding me," he added.&nbsp;

However, he revealed the conversation he had with the fighter about coming back and extending his win streak to 30-0.&nbsp;

"I’ll tell you this, and I haven’t told anybody this, Khabib and I have been talking. He was completely emotional that night when he got through that fight.

"I have a feeling that he might go for 30-0."

"I do [think he will comeback]. His dad wanted him to get to 30-0 and I think he wants to honour on his dad’s wish."

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Khabib lost his 57-year-old father earlier this year due to complications caused by coronavirus.&nbsp; Khabib announced retirement after the fight. He said: "It was my last fight. There’s no way I’m going to come here without my father."

"It was the first time after what happened with my father, when the UFC called me about (fighting) Justin, I talked with my mother for three days."

"She didn’t want me to fight without father, but I promised her it was going to be my last fight, and if I give my word, I have to follow this. It was my last fight here."

"I know only one thing I want from the UFC: Tuesday, you guys have to put me number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world because I deserve this."

"Undisputed UFC lightweight champion, 13-0, 13 in the UFC, 29 in my pro MMA career. I think I deserve this."

Russian fighter and lightweight champion Khabib's shocking retirement after a win in UFC 254 put the wrestling fraternity in frenzy. The fighter did not wish to carry on without his father in his corner and said that he made a promise to his mother.

Russian fighter and lightweight champion Khabib's shocking retirement after a win in UFC 254 put the wrestling fraternity in frenzy. The fighter did not wish to carry on without his father in his corner and said that he made a promise to his mother. Also read: Lightweight champion Khabib announces retirement after winning UFC 254 UFC chief Dana White, on CBS Sports Radio, said that he was shocked as "nobody knew, not even his coach". "I wasn’t [processing it]. I was sitting there going 'Oh my God, you’ve got to be kidding me," he added. However, he revealed the conversation he had with the fighter about coming back and extending his win streak to 30-0. "I’ll tell you this, and I haven’t told anybody this, Khabib and I have been talking. He was completely emotional that night when he got through that fight. "I have a feeling that he might go for 30-0." "I do [think he will comeback]. His dad wanted him to get to 30-0 and I think he wants to honour on his dad’s wish." Also read: 'On his way to GOAT status': MMA chief on UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov Khabib lost his 57-year-old father earlier this year due to complications caused by coronavirus. Khabib announced retirement after the fight. He said: "It was my last fight. There’s no way I’m going to come here without my father." "It was the first time after what happened with my father, when the UFC called me about (fighting) Justin, I talked with my mother for three days." "She didn’t want me to fight without father, but I promised her it was going to be my last fight, and if I give my word, I have to follow this. It was my last fight here." "I know only one thing I want from the UFC: Tuesday, you guys have to put me number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world because I deserve this." "Undisputed UFC lightweight champion, 13-0, 13 in the UFC, 29 in my pro MMA career. I think I deserve this."

Khabib Nurmagomedov to return to UFC? Dana White reveals talks

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov announced a shocking retirement after the most impressive performance of his career against American fighter Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 254 at the Fight Island in Abu Dhabi.

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Russian fighter dominated the fight against Gaethje. The American's strength was no match for Russian's pace. Khabib ran out of time to secure a submission win in the first round. However, the Russian won it in the second round itself after applying triangle choke on Gaethje. After the win, Khabib broke down in tears and later on announced his retirement.&nbsp;

After the fight, Khabib said: "It was my last fight. There’s no way I’m going to come here without my father."

"It was the first time after what happened with my father, when the UFC called me about (fighting) Justin, I talked with my mother for three days."

"She didn’t want me to fight without father, but I promised her it was going to be my last fight, and if I give my word, I have to follow this. It was my last fight here."

"I know only one thing I want from the UFC: Tuesday, you guys have to put me number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world because I deserve this."

"Undisputed UFC lightweight champion, 13-0, 13 in the UFC, 29 in my pro MMA career. I think I deserve this."

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov announced a shocking retirement after the most impressive performance of his career against American fighter Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 254 at the Fight Island in Abu Dhabi.

UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov announced a shocking retirement after the most impressive performance of his career against American fighter Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 254 at the Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. Also read: 'On his way to GOAT status': MMA chief on UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov Russian fighter dominated the fight against Gaethje. The American's strength was no match for Russian's pace. Khabib ran out of time to secure a submission win in the first round. However, the Russian won it in the second round itself after applying triangle choke on Gaethje. After the win, Khabib broke down in tears and later on announced his retirement. After the fight, Khabib said: "It was my last fight. There’s no way I’m going to come here without my father." "It was the first time after what happened with my father, when the UFC called me about (fighting) Justin, I talked with my mother for three days." "She didn’t want me to fight without father, but I promised her it was going to be my last fight, and if I give my word, I have to follow this. It was my last fight here." "I know only one thing I want from the UFC: Tuesday, you guys have to put me number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world because I deserve this." "Undisputed UFC lightweight champion, 13-0, 13 in the UFC, 29 in my pro MMA career. I think I deserve this."

Lightweight champion Khabib announces retirement after winning UFC 254

MMA chief Dana White said that UFC star and lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov can take a step closer to becoming the greatest of all time (GOAT) in his class if he beats Justin Gaethje at UFC 254.

The Russian fighter has a record of 28-0 win-loss record on the line as he faces American interim champion Gaethje on Saturday at Abu Dhabi's Yas Island.&nbsp;

"Khabib is looking down the barrel of not only being the greatest to ever do it in this division... if he beats Justin, he's the number one pound for pound fighter in the world, he's on his way to GOAT status," White told reporters.

"You have all the ingredients for a massive fight. You have a big superstar and a kid coming off an incredible win over a highly respected fighter and many people believe that Justin has the style to beat him.

"You think you know what these guys are going to do, but when they get in there anything is possible."

Gaethje scored a surprise knockout win over Tony Ferguson in May to claim the interim lightweight title at UFC 249. Ferguson had been slated to fight Nurmagomedov but the bout was cancelled due to travel restrictions imposed due to the pandemic.

MMA chief Dana White said that UFC star and lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov can take a step closer to becoming the greatest of all time (GOAT) in his class if he beats Justin Gaethje at UFC 254.

MMA chief Dana White said that UFC star and lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov can take a step closer to becoming the greatest of all time (GOAT) in his class if he beats Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. The Russian fighter has a record of 28-0 win-loss record on the line as he faces American interim champion Gaethje on Saturday at Abu Dhabi's Yas Island. "Khabib is looking down the barrel of not only being the greatest to ever do it in this division... if he beats Justin, he's the number one pound for pound fighter in the world, he's on his way to GOAT status," White told reporters. "You have all the ingredients for a massive fight. You have a big superstar and a kid coming off an incredible win over a highly respected fighter and many people believe that Justin has the style to beat him. "You think you know what these guys are going to do, but when they get in there anything is possible." Gaethje scored a surprise knockout win over Tony Ferguson in May to claim the interim lightweight title at UFC 249. Ferguson had been slated to fight Nurmagomedov but the bout was cancelled due to travel restrictions imposed due to the pandemic.

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