Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) lightweight world champion Khabib Nurmagomedov (32) announced his surprise retirement on Saturday after revealing that he had promised his mother that the fight against
Justin Gaethje
would be the last of his career.
The Russian star, who won by technical KO in the second round, was fighting for the first time since the death of his father and coach
Abdulmanap
in July, due to complications caused by Covid-19.
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"I am the undisputed and undefeated champion of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) with a record of 13-0 (in the UFC) and with 29-0 in my entire professional career in MMA," he declared after his victory in Abu Dhabi .
"I promised my mother that this would be my last fight. I can't go back without my father," he said.
Irishman
Conor McGregor
was one of the first to congratulate the 32-year-old Russian on his brilliant career.
"Respect and condolences for your father, once again. For you and your family. Sincerely, the McGregors," he wrote on Twitter on behalf of his family.
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