sms. 'Give me my belt, and then we'll talk about Khabib later. Dana White reacts to tribute video. Nurmagomedov, 32, retired in October, but White has since tried to talk the superstar back for one final fight. White said: "We did [talk]. The undefeated Russian, 32, retired from mixed martial arts last October after beating Justin Gaet… 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. Dana White to meet with Khabib again, let lightweight division unfold before booking title fight UFC. "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. Khabib Nurmagomedov is officially retired. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. It makes it a little more fun, and I think overall it's going to end up being better. 421 shares. Dana White: Khabib Nurmagomedov is on track to be UFC G.O.A.T. Although the former lightweight champ said it months ago, UFC President Dana White refused to accept it. However, he has achieved that under the careful promotion and booking of Dana White. 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. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. DANA WHITE tried his luck with another comeback offer to Khabib Nurmagomedov and plans to have dinner with the champion again. That's all he did. 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. Dana White to meet with Khabib again, let lightweight division unfold before booking title fight. We're going to go to dinner.". Dana White isn't convinced Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement will last.. ‘Khabib talks to Dana White about EFC every time they meet’: Eagle FC boss Zavurov says Khabib investing in Russian MMA’s future 9 Apr, 2021 18:27 Get short URL Khabib Nurmagomedov is retired. 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. Not going to happen. He also dismissed claims that he should leave Khabib alone, saying he will only stop when the lightweight champion tells him to. He said he was retired. I think if Khabib is interested, he'll take the fight. I said, 'Hey, how about September? first fight since the loss of his influential father Abdulmanap. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Stop asking me, I am done'. 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. Dana White Officially Confirms Khabib Nurmagomedov's Retirement: Conor McGregor took one last jab at the undefeated champ. UFC president Dana White told CBS Sports Radio on Thursday that he has been in touch with lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov since … Phil Haigh Sunday 17 Jan 2021 4:08 pm. Dana White expects Khabib Nurmagomedov comeback as he 'hates Conor McGregor so bad' Dana White believes Khabib Nurmagomedov will return to the UFC. So there's still a chance. 'Let him take his mind off the game and let the game miss him a little bit. The undefeated Russian champion doesn’t see challenges out there for him right now, which has White seemingly second-guessing if Nurmagomedov will return. White now plans for several of his contenders to fight each other, and hopes then Khabib will make a definitive decision. That's the way I look at it.". FREE BETS: GET OVER £2,000 IN SIGN UP OFFERS HERE. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. tweet. Plus yes, I think he really wants to … The first meeting any fighter has with Dana is usually a very auspicious moment. '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.'. He’s staying retired. has kept his belt and will NOT be stripped. 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. There were reports that White held a closed-door meeting with Khabib in Abu Dhabi on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. That moment between Khabib and Dana has been circulating as a clip on Twitter. to see him walk away from the fight game 30-0. Khabib hung up the gloves after the first fight since the loss of his influential father Abdulmanap, who passed away aged 57 in July. UFC president Dana White has revealed that Khabib Nurmagomedov could backtrack on his decision to retire if he sees 'something spectacular' when … But he always maintained it was always his dad's dream to see him walk away from the fight game 30-0. Dana White’s great chase may finally be over.. From the moment that Khabib Nurmagomedov announced he was retiring—following a successful title … "You don't see Khabib saying, 'Leave me alone. Let him retire, let him retire and enjoy himself a little bit. Lee is one of the top-15 lightweights in the world and is eager to win the belt that Khabib currently occupies. After Conor McGregor, 32, was beaten by Dustin Poirier, also 32, - both ex-opponents of Nurmagomedov, he dropped plans for a comeback. ', Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Feuds set aside as U.S. and China agree to cooperate on climate change. By Tom Bullivant; 14:24 21/03/21 BST; share on Facebook; share on Twitter; share on WhatsApp Dana White was recently shown the tribute video and described it as "f***ing awesome". White told the media that Khabib might … DANA WHITE tried his luck with another comeback offer to Khabib Nurmagomedov and plans to have dinner with the champion again. status" He said: 'It is not going to happen. View our online Press Pack. UFC president Dana White will announce Khabib Nurmagomedov’s decision on his future TONIGHT. "You can mix or match them any way you want and they're really good fights. But after months of speculation and an underwhelming non-announcement about “Khabib’s Decision,” White has finally ceded defeat. 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 is not saying that, has he said that?'. 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.'. Khabib has become one of the biggest stars in MMA. 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… However, according to ESPN, White and Nurmagomedov met in Las Vegas, and the Russian told White he does not intend to fight again. White has since tried to talk the superstar back for one final fight. VISIT: http://www.themaclife.comFOLLOW: http://instagram.com/themaclifeofficialFOLLOW: https://twitter.com/MaclifeofficialLIKE: http://facebook.com/themaclife As a result, the unbeaten Russian has kept his belt and will NOT be stripped. Khabib announced his retirement after defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254. 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 … It makes it exciting. Dana White names five opponents Khabib Nurmagomedov could face in next UFC fight. 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. He just laughed. We're only a few hours away until the UFC president will reveal what Khabib's plans in the organization are. Kevin Lee believes White should leave him be. Let us move on, let us crown the next champ. Commenting is currently disabled on this article. For other inquiries, Contact Us. "Let some of these play out to see who will fight next for the title. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Dana White said he almost teared up at the end before praising Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. The UFC president has, however, refused to give up on his hope of convincing Khabib to return to the octagon. UFC president Dana White isn't giving up in his attempts to persuade Khabib Nurmagomedov to reverse his decision to retire from mixed martial arts, telling the media in Las Vegas about his meeting with the Russian at UFC 259. From [number nine] all the way up to number one, they're incredible fights. He said before UFC 259 in Las Vegas: "We're going to have dinner on Saturday or Sunday and just talk and see. 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. share. 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. “He said to me, ‘Dana, be honest with yourself. Until Khabib says 'leave me alone, leave me alone. 'I just think overall it's just going to be better. ', "He laughed like you did. Dana White couldn’t believe what he’d seen when he watched Khabib Nurmagomedov in the octagon for the first time. Dana White described Abdulmanap as a “hard man” who raised Khabib the same way. And turning down White's advances wasn't easy … But Nurmagomedov laughed off the UFC president's efforts of a return fight in September when the pair saw each other at UFC 259. Stop asking me'. 'There's enough contenders and guys out there. The reigning lightweight champion announced his retirement sport just seconds after defeating No 1 challenger Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in October. “I did talk to Khabib,” White told MMA Junkie. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 'I think he'll sell more pay-per-views when he does come back.'. Kevin Lee has urged UFC chief Dana White to let Khabib Nurmagomedov enjoy his retirement from mixed martial arts. Khabib Nurmagomedov; Khabib Nurmagomedov: Dana White watches on as star illegally streams UFC event online. With Khabib one win away from doing so, White is holding out hope he will be tempted into one final fight. Following the conclusion of UFC 257, White spoke with Nurmagomedov on the phone. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Dana White's going live on ABC to make an announcement about Khabib's future in the UFC. He told MMA Junkie: 'I think they (UFC) should go ahead and let the man retire. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. However, White is eager to see Khabib return to competition to achieve 30-0. pin. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. UFC president Dana White reflected on Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement during the UFC 260 press conference. Let him have some time and let the division move on. He’s still retired. 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. 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. 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