Nurmagomedov’s brother says Khabib will limit presence in MMA, but won’t leave completely
Eagle FC promotion president and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s second cousin Shamil Zavurov has revealed the details of the former UFC lightweight champion’s decision to retire from the MMA industry. It is reported by “Sport-Express”.
According to him, Nurmagomedov will limit his presence in this sport, but will not leave it completely. “There is a team, nothing has changed, we will help and support each other. It’s just that Khabib will stop constantly traveling with them, being around them all the time. A little more time will be devoted to the family, ”said Zavurov.
The departure of Nurmagomedov from MMA became known on January 7. It was clarified that from now on he would not train and be present with the team at the training camp, the source said.
Nurmagomedov defended the champion title three times, after which he retired. The athlete won 29 victories in 29 professional fights under the rules of MMA. The Russian held his last fight in October 2020, being stronger than the American Justin Gaethje.
Source: Lenta
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