Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from MMA after defending his title versus Justin Gaethje last year. And it seems as though ‘The Eagle’ remains content in this decision.
Nurmagomedov has brushed off every advance regarding a possible return and has, instead, appeared totally focused on developing the next crop of Dagestani fighters. At this weekend’s Bellator 263 he lead a cadre of competitors into the cage that included his cousin Usman Nurmagomedov, Khasan Magomedsharipov (brother of Zabit), Islam Mamedov and Gadzhi Rabadanov.
And on this night, all of those fighters got their hands raised in victory.