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Jon Jones Says Khabib Made His Father Proud After Shocking UFC Retirement

Jon Jones congratulated Khabib Nurmagomdeov following the UFC lightweight champion's stunning retirement Saturday:

BONY @JonnyBones

I want to congratulate Khabib for an outstanding career. I know he made his father along with millions of fans around the world incredibly proud today. May God continue to bless him on his journey.

Jones, who is UFC's No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter, referenced Khabib's father and trainer, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, who died in July. Khabib was close with his father, and he cited his death as the reason for his retirement:

Khabib also wrote these words following his father's death in July, per Tass: "Father, I will miss you.