Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is officially retired, but Dana White is adamant that the undefeated Dagestani will return to the octagon for his 30th fight.
Nurmagomedov retired following his submission win over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254, which saw ‘The Eagle’ finish ‘The Highlight’ with a triangle choke in the second round to retain his lightweight title and extend his professional record to a perfect 29-0.
White, however, wants Khabib to retire at 30-0 and is determined to persuade the 32-year-old Russian to make a comeback.
The UFC president revealed plans to meet with Nurmagomedov in Abu Dhabi ‘sometime soon’, claiming that he believes Khabib still has the desire to compete.