Published 13:21 IST, November 25th 2020
Khabib Nurmagomedov sends message to Dana White amidst UFC return rumours: “See you soon”
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov recently teased his UFC return when he sent a message to UFC President Dana White on Instagram.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov recently sent a mess to UFC President Dana White which has taken MMA world by storm. undefeated UFC lightweight champion last fought at UFC 254 where he retained his belt by defeating Justin Gaethje via second-round submission - taking his MMA record to 29-0 in process. After that bout, Khabib Nurmagomedov shocked MMA world by anuncing his retirement from sport.
While talking to commentator Jon Anik in post-fight interview, Eagle said that he made a promise to his mor that his fight with Gaethje would be his last, citing death of his influential far Abdulmanap as reason. Abdulmanap passed away in July due to complications arising from COVID-19. Khabib Nurmagomedov also broke down in tears after bout, while remembering his far, who also played a huge part in his successful career as his head coach.
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Despite this, Dana White has been adamant that undefeated Russian could return for one last fight. At UFC 255 post-fight conference, Dana White revealed that he’s giving some time to Khabib to recover and two would talk very soon. “I am t saying that he is going to 100 per cent come out for 30-0, but I get feeling that he will,” Dana White told ESPN.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov sends a mess to Dana White
After hearing that Dana White’s UFC 255 comments, Khabib Nurmagomedov took to Instagram and replied by writing, “see you soon Dana White”. With caption which heavily teased his UFC return, Khabib Nurmagomedov also shared a picture from UFC 254 pre-fight conference where he can be seen with UFC supremo. Dana White n reacted on Nurmagomedov’s post with two fist emojis, citing that he’s looking forward for meeting.
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Fans react to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s mess
Within a few hours, post went viral, with fans predicting what two could talk about. While some asked Dana White to book a fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson, ors asked Eagle to fight or mentor next season of TUF with Georges St-Pierre. Whatever happens, fans can’t wait for UFC lightweight champion to return to octagon.
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Im Source: AP, Khabib Instagram
13:21 IST, November 25th 2020