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But after months of speculation and an underwhelming non-announcement about “Khabib’s Decision,” White has finally ceded defeat. Kevin Lee has urged UFC chief Dana White to let Khabib Nurmagomedov enjoy his retirement from mixed martial arts. Dana White isn't convinced Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement will last.. Stop asking me'. to see him walk away from the fight game 30-0. UFC president Dana White will announce Khabib Nurmagomedov’s decision on his future TONIGHT. Let him retire, let him retire and enjoy himself a little bit. Dana White couldn’t believe what he’d seen when he watched Khabib Nurmagomedov in the octagon for the first time. Plus yes, I think he really wants to … 'There's enough contenders and guys out there. "If Khabib beats Justin on Saturday, he’s on his way to G.O.AT. Let us move on, let us crown the next champ. UFC president Dana White reflected on Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement during the UFC 260 press conference. UFC boss Dana White has copped it from fans after taking six months to join the rest of the world in believing Khabib’s career is over. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Dana White revealed he held comeback talks with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Aljamain Sterling emotionally says that's not the way he wanted to win after Petr Yan's illegal move at UFC 259. He just laughed. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). He said: '[It] adds a lot to the game, that's for sure. "You can mix or match them any way you want and they're really good fights. 'I just think overall it's just going to be better. From [number nine] all the way up to number one, they're incredible fights. It makes it exciting. YouTube star Paul brutally KO's Askren in first MINUTE of round one, Old Firm rivals meet lock horns again in Scottish Cup 4th round, This classy 12-1 shot can win the Scottish Grand National at Ayr, Real Madrid plot transfer swoop for Sterling after he loses place to Foden, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Dana White: ‘I’m going to press Khabib as hard as I can for one more fight’ New, 89 comments UFC president Dana White is still convinced he can get Khabib Nurmagomedov to … pin. Not going to happen. He’s staying retired. As a result, the unbeaten Russian has kept his belt and will NOT be stripped. Dana White to meet with Khabib again, let lightweight division unfold before booking title fight. The undefeated Russian, 32, retired from mixed martial arts last October after beating Justin Gaet… ', Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Feuds set aside as U.S. and China agree to cooperate on climate change. View our online Press Pack. Dana White has already been defeated by the MMA Gods over Khabib vs. Tony Ferguson and he’ll be damned if he loses this one too. That's the way I look at it.". 'Give me my belt, and then we'll talk about Khabib later. DANA WHITE tried his luck with another comeback offer to Khabib Nurmagomedov and plans to have dinner with the champion again. first fight since the loss of his influential father Abdulmanap. 'And when he does come back, it'll make for even a bigger fight and one that he's looking for as a final retirement fight.'. “I did talk to Khabib,” White told MMA Junkie. FREE BETS: GET OVER £2,000 IN SIGN UP OFFERS HERE. By Nolan King, Ken Hathaway March 4, 2021 7:28 pm. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. He said before UFC 259 in Las Vegas: "We're going to have dinner on Saturday or Sunday and just talk and see. White told the media that Khabib might … The first meeting any fighter has with Dana is usually a very auspicious moment. Commenting is currently disabled on this article. Nurmagomedov, 32, retired in October, but White has since tried to talk the superstar back for one final fight. That's all he did. Until Khabib says 'leave me alone, leave me alone. But he always maintained it was always his dad's dream to see him walk away from the fight game 30-0. White has since tried to talk the superstar back for one final fight. The UFC president has, however, refused to give up on his hope of convincing Khabib to return to the octagon. By Tom Bullivant; 14:24 21/03/21 BST; share on Facebook; share on Twitter; share on WhatsApp “He said to me, ‘Dana, be honest with yourself. We're going to go to dinner.". So there's still a chance. Dana White said he almost teared up at the end before praising Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. However, White is eager to see Khabib return to competition to achieve 30-0 despite promising his mother he would walk away after his third title defence following the death of his father. tweet. White now plans for several of his contenders to fight each other, and hopes then Khabib will make a definitive decision. Khabib hung up the gloves after the first fight since the loss of his influential father Abdulmanap, who passed away aged 57 in July. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Stop asking me, I am done'. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Dana White was recently shown the tribute video and described it as "f***ing awesome". Let him have some time and let the division move on. DANA WHITE tried his luck with another comeback offer to Khabib Nurmagomedov and plans to have dinner with the champion again. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Khabib has become one of the biggest stars in MMA. White said: "We did [talk]. White has never publicly pushed for Khabib vs. GSP, but Nurmagomedov clearly has a great deal of respect for St-Pierre, and there is no question that UFC fans would like to see the fight. Khabib Nurmagomedov is officially retired. 421 shares. UFC president Dana White says a certain Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight again, and blasts ‘weirdos’ criticising him for trying to entice lightweight champ out of retirement. UFC president Dana White has revealed that Khabib Nurmagomedov could backtrack on his decision to retire if he sees 'something spectacular' when … He said he was retired. "Let some of these play out to see who will fight next for the title. 'I think he'll sell more pay-per-views when he does come back.'. "I think a lot of these fights have to play out in that division. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Dana White to meet with Khabib again, let lightweight division unfold before booking title fight UFC. Following the conclusion of UFC 257, White spoke with Nurmagomedov on the phone. status" The reigning lightweight champion announced his retirement sport just seconds after defeating No 1 challenger Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in October. VISIT: http://www.themaclife.comFOLLOW: http://instagram.com/themaclifeofficialFOLLOW: https://twitter.com/MaclifeofficialLIKE: http://facebook.com/themaclife Kevin Lee believes White should leave him be. Dana White Officially Confirms Khabib Nurmagomedov's Retirement: Conor McGregor took one last jab at the undefeated champ. We're only a few hours away until the UFC president will reveal what Khabib's plans in the organization are. The undefeated Russian champion doesn’t see challenges out there for him right now, which has White seemingly second-guessing if Nurmagomedov will return. He said: 'It is not going to happen. 'Let him take his mind off the game and let the game miss him a little bit. Dana White met with Khabib Nurmagomedov in Abu Dhabi to try to convince him to reverse his retirement decisionCredit: Twitter@danawhite But after months of trying, the veteran promoter ended his bid to bring back The Eagle in late March. He told MMA Junkie: 'I think they (UFC) should go ahead and let the man retire. There were reports that White held a closed-door meeting with Khabib in Abu Dhabi on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. And turning down White's advances wasn't easy … He also dismissed claims that he should leave Khabib alone, saying he will only stop when the lightweight champion tells him to. Dana White's going live on ABC to make an announcement about Khabib's future in the UFC. That moment between Khabib and Dana has been circulating as a clip on Twitter. Dana White reacts to tribute video. However, according to ESPN, White and Nurmagomedov met in Las Vegas, and the Russian told White he does not intend to fight again. Although the former lightweight champ said it months ago, UFC President Dana White refused to accept it. UFC president Dana White told CBS Sports Radio on Thursday that he has been in touch with lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov since … Dana White expects Khabib Nurmagomedov comeback as he 'hates Conor McGregor so bad' Dana White believes Khabib Nurmagomedov will return to the UFC. However, he has achieved that under the careful promotion and booking of Dana White. Dana White names five opponents Khabib Nurmagomedov could face in next UFC fight. UFC lightweight fighter Lee believes UFC chiefs should give Khabib space to enjoy his time away from the sport and allow the lightweight division to move on. ', "He laughed like you did. I said, 'Hey, how about September? As a result, Lee has urged Khabib to vacate his title and allow other 'contenders to move on' while he makes a decision about his future. But Nurmagomedov laughed off the UFC president's efforts of a return fight in September when the pair saw each other at UFC 259. Dana White’s great chase may finally be over.. From the moment that Khabib Nurmagomedov announced he was retiring—following a successful title … However, White is eager to see Khabib return to competition to achieve 30-0. Dana White described Abdulmanap as a “hard man” who raised Khabib the same way. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Phil Haigh Sunday 17 Jan 2021 4:08 pm. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Khabib announced his retirement after defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. "You don't see Khabib saying, 'Leave me alone. Lee believes the absence of Khabib will also make the division more 'exciting' and 'fun' as he insists the competition is 'going to end up being better.'. share. Dana White: Khabib Nurmagomedov is retired Back to video “Khabib is retired and doesn’t wanna hold up the division,” White told ESPN, via text message. But the lightweight pair are set for a summer trilogy, while Michael Chandler, 34, Charles Oliveira, 31, Justin Gaethje, 32, and Tony Ferguson, 37, are all still contending. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Lee is one of the top-15 lightweights in the world and is eager to win the belt that Khabib currently occupies. I think if Khabib is interested, he'll take the fight. It makes it a little more fun, and I think overall it's going to end up being better. Dana White: Khabib Nurmagomedov is on track to be UFC G.O.A.T. He’s still retired. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. After Conor McGregor, 32, was beaten by Dustin Poirier, also 32, - both ex-opponents of Nurmagomedov, he dropped plans for a comeback. He is not saying that, has he said that?'. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Khabib Nurmagomedov; Khabib Nurmagomedov: Dana White watches on as star illegally streams UFC event online. sms. With Khabib one win away from doing so, White is holding out hope he will be tempted into one final fight. Khabib Nurmagomedov is retired. Following Khabib’s announcement that he would not be making a return to the Octagon anytime soon, The Eagle has conveyed his thoughts on UFC head honcho Dana White.. Khabib… has kept his belt and will NOT be stripped. 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