Nurmagomedoveaffirmed his retirement from MMA on Friday, despite UFC president Dana White suggesting toTMZ Sportshe could coax the undefeated lightweight champion back into the Octagon with a megafight.
Speaking to Russia's RT Sport (via ESPN's Ariel Helwani), Nurmagomedov made clear he's done with the sport:
Ariel Helwani @arielhelwaniKhabib: “I have no plans to continue fighting.” As clear as can be. Good on him. So, can we respect the man’s decision and leave him be? Bizarre to keep saying he’ll be back soon when he keeps reiterating this stance. https://t.co/IufEYEFvAg
"There will always be rumors about my comeback," Nurmagomedov said.