Dana White, the president of the UFC, shared his sentiments regarding Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement from the organization. Khabib had an extraordinary career in the UFC, and his legacy is unparalleled. The former lightweight champion retired without ever being defeated in the UFC, and Dana White expressed that this retirement was particularly challenging for him. Now, let’s delve deeper into the specifics of Dana White’s emotional response.
Dana White considers Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Retirement to be the Most Challenging
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s final UFC bout took place at UFC 254 in 2020, where he faced Justin Gaethje and emerged victorious with a second-round submission. It was after this fight that Khabib announced his retirement.
Not only did he retire as the reigning lightweight champion, but he also concluded his UFC career with an impeccable 29-0 record. On March 19, 2021, Dana White, the president of the UFC, publicly acknowledged that he had accepted Khabib‘s decision to retire, thereby relinquishing the UFC Lightweight Championship.
During a recent interview with Theo Von, White shared his feelings in response to a question from Von about his emotions. “Was there a fighter that retired and it just kind of broke your heart?” Von asked, In reply to that White said “Khabib was the tough retirement, cause i think khabib had so much more to offer and so much more to accomplish, but i think when his dad passed away kinda su*k the fun out of it for him and he was done.”
Khabib’s retirement was a somber occasion for UFC enthusiasts and Dana White. White had hoped Khabib would continue in the sport, but Khabib chose to leave the octagon after his father’s passing.
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Khabib made it clear that he wouldn’t return without his father, leaving fans eager for his potential comeback. What are your thoughts on whether he might return?
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