Published 07:31 IST, October 25th 2020

Dana White reacts to Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement

UFC President Dana White reacts to Khabib Nurmagomedov's announcement that he will be retiring after UFC 254.

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UFC President Dana White reacts to Khabib Nurmagomedov's anuncement that he will be retiring after UFC 254. unbeaten lightweight champion retired from mixed martial arts after stopping Justin Gaethje with a triangle choke early in second round at UFC 254 on Saturday night.

Nurmagomedov (29-0) made anuncement immediately after he impressively finished his first fight since death of his far and lifelong coach in July.

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Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov had a heart problem exacerbated by COVID-19, and his son was overcome by tears in c moments after choking Gaethje unconscious 1:34 into second round of his third UFC title defense. 

(Im Credits: AP)

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07:30 IST, October 25th 2020