Photo by Anastase Maragos on Unsplash NEWSKhabib Nurmagomedov Announces Retirement After Epic UFC 254 Defeat by Candace Cordelia October 26, 2020 23-year-old Khabib Nurmagomedov made a shocking retirement speech Saturday after defeating Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 254. The undefeated Russian mixed martial artist stated post-fight, on-camera, “Today, I wanna say this was my last fight. Ain’t no way I’m going to come here without my father.”Khabib also revealed in his statement that prior to his fight against Gaethje, he, “promised her it’s gonna be my last fight.”“If I give my word, I have to follow this,” he added.Nurmagomedov’s title defense against Gaethje was his first fight without his father and coach, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, who died in July due to complications from COVID-19. Khabib posted a photo of himself posing with his dad on Instagram after his retirement announcement. In the caption he wrote, “When ALLAH with you, nobody can broke you, nobody. Thanks Father for everything, you teach all my life, may ALLAH grant you the highest paradise.”Khabib Respected Amongst PeersMany of Nurmagomedov’s peers and fans shared their well wishes and praise to the number one ranked pound-for-pound MMA fighter in the world. Conor McGregor tweeted Saturday, “Good performance @TeamKhabib. I will carry on. Respect and condolences on your father again also. To you and your family. Yours sincerely, The McGregors.” Jon Jones also tweeted Saturday, “I want to congratulate Khabib for an outstanding career. I know he made his father along with millions of fans around the world incredibly proud today. May God continue to bless him on his journey.”UFC Dana White also dubbed Khabib as the “P4P best fighter in the world” and the “G.O.A.T. of the sport.”Nurmagomedov (29-0) defeated Gaethje with a broken foot at one minute and 34 seconds of the fight’s second round. According to ESPN, Nurmagomedov is listed as the second fighter after Anderson Silva to forge a career in the UFC with 13 straight wins. InTheZone would like to congratulate Khabib on a tremendously dominant career. Post Views: 64The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsCandace CordeliaCandace Cordelia has been an on-camera interviewer and writer for In The Zone since the Summer of 2020. Candace's journalism experience includes writing for the New York Daily News and ABC Radio, where she also conducted celebrity interviews and audio production/editing for ABC Radio's national radio affiliates across the country. Her on-camera experience involves working as a backstage/in-ring interviewer with a number of independent wrestling promotions and as an actress. Candace is dedicated to bringing combat sports and eSports news to the In The Zone universe.Latest posts by Candace Cordelia (see all) Pro Wrestler Zack Clayton Wants to Be on Your TV Screen Every Week in 2021 - February 15, 2021 Two-Time WWE Women’s Champion Jazz is a Very Busy Woman - February 2, 2021 From Inspired to Being an Inspiration: Sports Broadcaster & “The Morning Roast” Host Kate Scott (VIDEO) - December 21, 2020 Filmmaker Kyle Thrash Documents Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl Win Through the Eyes of Fans in “Maybe Next Year” (VIDEO) - December 14, 2020 Related TopicsAbu DhabiConor McGregordana whiteFightsJon JonesJustin Gaethjekhabib NurmagomedovKhabib Nurmagomedov retirementmixed martial artsmmaNewspost-fightretirementspeechesufcUFC 254 Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 Neha Uberoi Khangoora: Pro Athlete to Successful Business Entrepreneur by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on February 9, 2021 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 The Five Biggest Injuries of the 2020 NFL Season by Anthony Paradiso | posted on November 6, 2020 The Most Catastrophic Boat Trip Since the Titanic; the New York Giants by John Venezia | posted on October 4, 2020More in NEWS Nike Executive Ann Hebert Leaves Company Following Reports Of Son’s Sneaker Flipping BusinessNike Executive Ann Hebert Leaves Company Following Reports Of Connection Of Her Son’s Sneaker... Supportive Fans and Golfers Help Tiger Woods Through His ‘Tough Time’Tiger Woods Receives Support from PGA Golfers and Fans Last week there was a... Alex Smith, Washington Football Team Reportedly Parting WaysAlex Smith recently told GQ Magazine that the Washington Football team “did not want him... Jalen Johnson the “Student” AthleteJalen Johnson opted out of the remainder of the men’s basketball season at Duke... Sydney Cummings Workouts Motivate and Inspire From Paramus High School to CBS Sports, Spero Dedes is making waves in sports broadcasting