Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted the most shocking of the UFC’s recent early retirements on Saturday, saying he will hang up his gloves after defending his lightweight title against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254.
The decision from the 32-year-old shocked just about everyone, including UFC president Dana White.
However, White is no longer so sure that Nurmagomedov really has participated in his last fight, at least according to comments he made Thursday on “The Zach Gelb Show” on CBS Sports Radio. White said he has been in recent talks with Nurmagomedov and believes the fighter could have an eye on one more fight to improve his undefeated record to 30-0.