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Khabib meets with Lorenzo Fertitta, teases UFC return

Khabib Nurmagomedov has retired from mixed martial arts following his dominant title defense against Justin Gaethje in 2020. Since then, Dana White has constantly badgered the lightweight star into taking his decision back and returning to competition. He also stated that Khabib is officially still the champion.

Khabib has repeatedly denied he will ever return, but has things changed? The Dagestani star teased a return on social media, posing for a photo with the former UFC owner in Lorenzo Fertitta.

“It was good to see you Lorenzo,” Khabib wrote. “Dana White send me location.