Dana White Says Khabib Nurmagomedov Is' Officially Retired' After Vegas Meeting
Dana White Khabib Is 'Officially Retired' ... After Vegas Meeting
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8:00 AM PT -- Conor McGregor's weighing in on Khabib's retirement, posting a photo with the 29-0 lightweight champ, writing ... "Happy retirement kid, smell ya later."
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There will be no 30th fight for Khabib Nurmagomedov -- the UFC superstar is "officially retired," following a face-to-face meeting with Dana White.
White previously told TMZ Sports he wanted to meet with Khabib in hopes of convincing the 29-0 fighter to "un-retire" and take a final, 30th fight. Khabib's late father had told people his dream was to see his son end his career with a 30-0 record.
But 32-year-old Dagestani had unexpectedly announced his retirement back in October after beating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 ... Khabib's first fight since the death of his father.
Well, Dana and Khabib got together on Thursday to talk things out -- and despite a hard sell from Dana, Khabib will remain retired.
"29-0 it is," White posted along under a selfie with Khabib ... "He is 100% retired."
"It was incredible to watch you work [Khabib]. Thank you for EVERYTHING and enjoy whatever is next my friend.
Khabib will go down as one of the greatest fighters in UFC history -- smothering opponents with ease ... and never unanimously losing a single round!
In addition to Gaethje, the reigning UFC lightweight champ has signature victories over Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier.
