[104] Daniel Cormier claimed in an episode of DC & Helwani, after the fight, that Khabib had said he chose the triangle choke instead of an arm bar in order to prevent Gaethje from being injured. Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. [143][144], In May 2020, Nurmagomedov's father and long-time trainer Abdulmanap was placed in a medically induced coma after contracting COVID-19 following a heart surgery. Undefeated UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov has announced his retirement. So heartbreaking to hear this news of the Legend Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. UFC's undefeated Lightweight Champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, has opened up about his family's very serious situation. UFC 285 Early Prelims Preview - Pt. Jordan, who handed Schumacher his F1 debut back in 1991 at the Belgian Grand Prix, says his good . Which is why so many were surprised by the Irish pugilist's kind words for Abdulmanap after the news of his health issues spread online. Ill never forget that moment between father and son in the Octagon at UFC 242 last fall., Deeply saddened to hear this news. Condolences to Khabib & all of the family. My heart goes out to @TeamKhabib and the Nurmagomedov family., My heart goes out to @TeamKhabib and the Nurmagomedov family, Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem) July 3, 2020, UFC light heavyweight Jamahal Hill tweeted: RIP Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov., RIP Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov https://t.co/sS18UlqmaY, Jamahal Hill UFC (@JamahalH) July 3, 2020, Bellator fighter and Conor McGregors training partner, Dillon Danis, tweeted: RIP Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov., Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) July 3, 2020, Former womens featherweight champion and current Bellator champ Cris Cyborg tweeted: We belong to Allah, and we will return to Him. One of the most memorable moments following the insane fight between Khabib and Conor McGregor, that saw the Dagestani absolutely pummel the Irishman, was actually after the post-bout out-of-cage brawl when Khabib admitted he was worried that his father was going to "smash" him once he got back home for him and his team's unsportsmanlike conduct after the contest. He appeared at the post-fight interview and apologized to the NSAC, saying he was provoked by McGregor's trash talk and the UFC 223 bus incident, adding, "You cannot talk about religion. Sadly only entering his prime of coaching such a loss and tragedy. He said, The loss of a father, a coach, and a dedicated supported of the sport. Khabib Nurmagomedov 's father forgave bitter rival Conor McGregor and even invited the Irishman to his home, but McGregor continues to mock him following his death. [156] UFC president Dana White said there was a warrant out for McGregor's arrest, and the NYPD said McGregor was a person of interest. [50] However, the bout was cancelled for undisclosed reasons,[51] and Melendez was replaced by Nate Diaz. I know how close Khabib is with his father and Im saddened to hear about his current state. The UFC was expecting to book a lightweight unification bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim champion Justin Gaethje in the second half of 2020, although no date had been set. The elder Nurmagomedov was reportedly hospitalized for pneumonia and fever, but has given a positive update on his health. It's been one year since the death of Khabib Nurmagomedov's father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. [97] Ferguson instead faced top contender Justin Gaethje for the interim UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 249, which was postponed to 9 May. A lot of respect my way. 2. It was a tough camp for Khabib Nurmagomedov going into UFC 254 against a very dangerous opponent in the form of Justin Gaethje. Looking in the rearview mirror, perhaps we can see it was to spend more time with the man he loves more than anyone on Earth. The kid is exciting. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mma | pageType: stories | With reports that Russia has been downplaying the number of Coronavirus infections in the country by classifying many as standard pneumonia cases, there was fear that the elder Nurmagomedov might have contracted COVID-19. [61], The bout with Ferguson was rescheduled for 16 April 2016 at UFC on Fox 19. 11 months ago today, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor shocked the UFC world with an unforgettable clash in Las Vegas. Won the Pankration Atrium Cup 1 Tournament. ESPN reported in May that he had been placed into a medically induced coma. My condolences to @ufc champ @TeamKhabib and all family! [72], The bout with Ferguson was scheduled for a third time at UFC 209 on 4 March 2017 for the interim Lightweight Championship. "[172] He later posted on Instagram that he had warned McGregor that he would pay for everything he had done on 6 October. RIP https://t.co/Uolnp0h3yA, John Gooden (@JohnGoodenUK) July 3, 2020, MMA referee Marc Goddard tweeted: Tributes rightfully pouring in for Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Holloway to Bellator? Good news for those worried about the health of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedovs father Abdulmanap, who was reported to be suffering from pneumonia earlier this weekend. "Condolences and rest in peace Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.". A 160 record in the regional circuits of Russia and Ukraine generated interest from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in signing Nurmagomedov. He died at 57 years old. [14], A two-time Combat Sambo World Champion, Nurmagomedov has a background in the disciplines of sambo, judo and wrestling. I mean, there's training videos of the UFC lightweight champion wrestling with a bear when he was only 12 years old for crying out loud. McGregor's tweet about Nurmagomedov's late dad stems from Khabib tweeting Good always . He was diagnosed with the coronavirus in May and had also undergone heart surgery. Won the Tsumada Fighting Championship 3 Tournament. ", "It was my first time after what happened with my father," he continued. [46] In the course of the fight, Nurmagomedov set a new UFC record for the most takedowns in a single fight, with 21 successful takedowns out of 28 attempts. He was also presented with a Mercedes car by Chechnya's head Ramzan Kadyrov, funded from the Akhmad Kadyrov Foundation, and his father Abdulmanap was awarded the title of "Honoured Worker of Physical Culture of the Chechen Republic" by Kadyrov. Nurmagomedov said he talked with his mother for three days before deciding to accept the fight . Everything was completely different without my father." [25] His father's family had moved from Sildi to Kirovaul, where his father converted the ground floor of their two-storey building into a gym. He instilled those same values in his son, world champion Khabib, at an early age and was always in his corner throughout his career. Condolences @TeamKhabib on the passing of your father pic.twitter.com/COSx48zkhf, @CrisCyborg on Youtube (@criscyborg) July 3, 2020, Conor McGregors head coach, John Kavanagh, tweeted: Very sorry to hear of the passing of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Khabib was caught on video slapping McGregor's friend Artem Lobov, which led McGregor and his team to attack a bus full of fighters at UFC 223. ", "Khabib Nurmagomedov reveals why MMA coaching is tougher than promoting", "5 MMA fighters we don't know who have Khabib Nurmagomedov as a coach", "Belal Muhammad says Khabib Nurmagomedov will corner him at UFC 280", "Breaking Down Khabib Nurmagomedov's Style Of Fighting | Evolve Daily", "Randy Couture on potential UFC 229 buyrate, calls Khabib Nurmagomedov 'brilliant', "Joe Rogan: Unbeaten Khabib Nurmagomedov is 'most terrifying lightweight contender', "Herb Dean on What Khabib Says During His Fights - Joe Rogan", "What is the hat Khabib Nurmagomedov wears and did he actually wrestle a bear? Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov was a wrestling and sambo specialist who guided the careers of many Dagestani fighters, including his son, who he began training at 8 years old. Please enter a valid email and try again. His mother's name is not known but his father's name is Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, an army veteran, and a well-respected martial arts coach. UFC Star Khabib Nurmagomedov's Father Dies of Coronavirus Complications, NFL Star Odell Beckham Jr. [73] Nurmagomedov, however, fell ill because of a botched weight cut, and the bout was cancelled as a result. [126] In October 2020, The Guardian stated that Nurmagomedov is the second-most popular Muslim athlete in the world, behind only the Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah. The UFC commentator and former champ Dan Cormier called it a "cry for help." Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. "[158] White said, "You can imagine he's going to be sued beyond belief," and denied suggestions that the violence was a stunt intended to generate interest in the UFC. [141] The first son was named Magomed, after Khabib's great-grandfather. Khabib Nurmagomedov and his father met Vladimir Putin (left) in October Not only was Nurmagomedov invited for a meeting with Vladimir Putin after retaining his title, the Russian president also . Erin Blanchfield stakes her place among the pound-for-pound elite of women's MMA. ", In May, ESPN reported that Abdulmanap was placed into a medically induced coma. [170] Tukhugov, a Chechen fighter, was scheduled to fight on 27 October 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith against Artem Lobov, the McGregor team member who was confronted by Nurmagomedov in April 2018. 6-keys: media/spln/mma/reg/free/stories, at Khabib Nurmagomedov's father Abdulmanap, who was battling Covid-19 for several months, passed away on Friday after his condition worsened over the last few days. [154] Chiesa and Borg were injured by the shattered glass, and sent to hospital. After defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 on Saturday, Nurmagomedov, 32, announced he was stepping away from the ring in the wake of his father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov's death in July from COVID-19 complications. [125], Nurmagomedov is a Sunni Muslim. He confirmed his father's hospitalization on social media in May, and he encouraged the people of his native Dagestan to stay inside and avoid the coronavirus. [77] This win also earned him his first Performance of the Night bonus. [149], On 5 December, 2019, Head of the Republic of Dagestan Vladimir Vasilyev awarded Nurmagomedov and his father, Abdulmanap the Order For Services to the Republic of Dagestan for their "significant contributions to sports in Dagestan". He appeared to be a father figure to many men. Khabib Nurmagomedov broke down in the middle of the octagon following his victory, and in a beautiful display of sportsmanship, Justin Gaethje was there to console his grieving opponent. Khabib Nurmagomedov has not commented publicly on his father's death. A post shared by Khabib Nurmagomedov (@khabib_nurmagomedov) on May 18, 2020 at 11:53am PDT. "[Your] dad passed with a heart full of pride knowing you will carry on his legacy. Dillion danis is Conor mcgregor's BJJ coach and one of the best grapplers in the world. [111][112][113][114], Nurmagomedov employs a wrestling-based style of relentless pressure against his opponents, often described as "mauling". ", "The case for Khabib Nurmagomedov as the greatest MMA fighter of all time", "UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony 2022: Khabib Nurmagomedov, Daniel Cormier headline this year's class", "UFC fighter rankings: There's a new number one pound-for-pound fighter", "Fighting, faith and politics: The UFC's first Muslim champion", "Khabib Nurmagomedov cleared for UFC 242 after teammates receive reduced suspensions", "Khabib Nurmagomedov becomes Russia's biggest social media star after win", " : , . [78], A bout with Ferguson had been scheduled for the fourth time and was expected to take place on 7 April 2018 at UFC 223. [40], In late 2011, Nurmagomedov signed a six-fight deal to compete in the UFC's lightweight division. A lot of respect my way. "The loss of a father, a coach, and a dedicated supporter of the sport," McGregor tweeted. Gaethje offered his condolences to Nurmagomedov on Friday via social media. Conor McGregor, chief rival of Khabib Nurmagomedov in recent years, was among those within the MMA community to offer condolences upon the news of Abdulmanap's death on Friday. We admire and respect both of them so much. Would love your thoughts, please comment. He resumed training in combat sambo, under his father, at 17. Very saddened upon hearing this news tonight.Praying for the Nurmagomedov family at this time https://t.co/OVklQphPgN, He tweeted, "Praying for the recovery of Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, UF C lightweight champion Khabib "The Eagle" Nurmagomedov's father, died on Friday, July 3, in Moscow. Just as soon as he upped his record to 29-0 . No one is allowed to visit him. By Dan Cancian On 3/19/21 at 5:00 AM EDT. According to a follow up from Russian News Agency TASS, the 57 year old Abdulmanap is already on the road to recovery. [38][39] Later, Nurmagomedov's father revealed in an interview that due to a contract dispute with ProFC they had 11 court cases contesting the legitimacy of Nurmagomedov's UFC contract. "[53], Nurmagomedov next faced former UFC Lightweight Champion Rafael dos Anjos on 19 April 2014 at UFC on Fox 11. My heart goes out to the ever-classy champion @TeamKhabib and his family. I had many positive & respectful, all be it brief, encounters both in & out of the UFC with him. In 2011, he competed in seven fights for the ProFC promotion, all of which he won by TKO or submission. Over the next three years, he went undefeated, finishing 11 out of 12 opponents. ", ": ", " : ", " . UFC 229 descended into total chaos after Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted Conor McGregor. That reminded me of the old Matt Hughes where he would run a guy across the Octagon and slam him. Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) July 3, 2020, Top heavyweight Alistair Overeem tweeted: RIP Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. [79] However, on 1 April 2018, it was reported that Ferguson had injured his knee and was to be replaced by Max Holloway. [82] Nurmagomedov dominated the fight and won via unanimous decision, with scores of 5044, 5043 and 5043, and became the UFC Lightweight Champion. In September, he said his father was "58 years old, almost 59.". [153] McGregor ran up alongside the slowly moving bus and then ran past it to grab a metal equipment dolly, which he threw at the bus's window, before trying to throw other objects in the vicinity. Really. Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov was born to an Avar family on 20 September 1988, in the village of Sildi in the Tsumadinsky District of the Dagestan ASSR, an autonomous republic within the Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. My father and I always used to meet fans when we arrived at the airport. UFC superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov has announced his retirement from fighting just moments after beating Justin Gaethje by technical submission at Fight Island. Abdulmanaps son Khabib was set to face Tony Ferguson in a lightweight title defense on April 18th before the Coronavirus pandemic derailed the fight for a fifth time. Ngannou Has No Beef With Multiple Personalities Jones, Predictions! Nurmagomedov was also a senior coach for the Republic of Dagestan's national sambo team. [65], In September, Nurmagomedov signed two contracts for a title shot against the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion, Eddie Alvarez, on either the UFC 205 or the UFC 206 fight card, with Dana White confirming the bout for UFC 205. Khabib extended his immaculate MMA record to 29-0 with another dominant performance at UFC 254. Sports UFC Dana White. "Khabib" redirects here. "But when you do what he did. RELATED: The UFC Ran Out of Ambulances at Its 1st Fight Ever. He was 57. Condolences and rest in peace Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.. Good news for those worried about the health of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov's father Abdulmanap, who was reported to be suffering from pneumonia earlier this weekend. According to RT.com (h/t CNN's Ben Morse ), Abdulmanap died in a Moscow hospital from . Conor McGregor has received huge backlash over a tweet which appears to be aimed at the late father of Khabib Nurmagomedov. July 27, 2021 by Ryan Smart. .. He was 57 years old. It was first time after what happened with my father, when UFC called me about Justin, I talk with my mother three days. A genius of combat sports and absolute inspiration to so many up and coming fighters. Ill never forget that moment between father and son in the Octagon at UFC 242 last fall. Khabib Nurmagomedov will go down in history as one of the greatest-ever competitors in the UFC Lightweight division, but what are some of the greatest quotes from the 29-0 former 155-pound champion?. Recently, Abdulmanap was admitted into a Russian military hospital in Moscow after contracting pneumonia. According. All Rights Reserved. Darren Tills days on the UFC roster may very well be numbered. Khabib made a passionate statement during his post-fight interview (shown below) and revealed that he made a promise to his mother to no longer compete without his father, Abdulmanap. What did Conor say about khabib's dad? From this position, he exhausts his opponents by forcing his weight against them and attacks with measured strikes his opponents are often unable to defend. [74][75], Nurmagomedov faced Edson Barboza on 30 December 2017 at UFC 219. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Mania, By submitting your email, you agree to our, MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, Khabibs father Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov feeling fine after pneumonia scare. Khabib Nurmagomedov comes from a family of five. This is very important to me. The father of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was first admitted to the hospital in April before being transferred to a military hospital where he subsequently tested positive for the coronavirus before suffering a heart attack and undergoing emergency bypass surgery. She doesn't want me to go fight without my father but I promised her it was going to be my last fight. 26 Memes for Anyone Who's Happy Conor Mcgregor Lost to Khabib, Dana White Just Confirmed That UFC 249 Future Events Are Indefinitely Canceled. Khabib Nurmagomedov calls retirement - keeps his word to his mother. Ill never forget that moment between father and son in the Octagon at UFC 242 last fall. He was given two hours to cut to the lightweight maximum of 156 pounds but elected instead to surrender a percentage of his fight purse to Trujillo and the bout was contested at a catchweight. He currently coaches and corners current UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev, Zubaira Tukhugov (UFC), Tagir Ulanbekov (UFC), Islam Mamedov (Bellator), Gadzhi Rabadanov (Bellator), Saygid Izagakhmaev (ONE Championship) and cousins Abubakar Nurmagomedov (UFC), Umar Nurmagomedov (UFC), Usman Nurmagomedov (Bellator), and Belal Muhammad at UFC 280. for the latest breaking news, rumors and content! Very saddened upon hearing this news tonight.". Undefeated UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov has announced his retirement. The trash talking that occurred between Conor and Khabib in the months leading up to their fight, and even afterwards, will go down as one of the most bitter rivalries in combat sports history. Ameen.pic.twitter.com/HZ02ArXFD0. The Eagle's rise in the sport of MMA came at an extremely exciting time for the weight class, with megastar Conor McGregor leading the way in terms of notoriety and mainstream appeal. In his post-fight interview Nurmagomedov said that he would be selling the shirt Poirier gave him and donating the proceeds to Poirier's charity. [162][163] Under the bail conditions set by the judge, McGregor was allowed to travel without restriction. However, this time UFC President Dana White was adamant about setting up the fight under any conditions, but Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to fly down to Russia amidst the coronavirus outbreak and was reportedly . It was my last fight here. "We've lost our backbone," Abdelaziz told the outlet. Tributes rightfully pouring in for Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. [22] Abdulmanap was a senior coach for the combat sambo national team in the Republic of Dagestan, training several athletes in sambo in Makhachkala, Russia. Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov[a] (born 20 September 1988) is a Russian retired professional mixed martial artist. Our thoughts and prayers are with Khabib's family and friends during this trying time. Only Nurmagomedov was eligible to win the championship, as Iaquinta also weighed in 0.2 pounds over the championship weight limit. Him jumping out of this cage - that was his way of finishing what they started," he concluded. My heart goes out to the ever-classy champion @TeamKhabib and his family. Things will never be the same without him. There was no clarification as to whether this was the situation with Abdulmanap, but regardless its very nice to hear hes doing better. 'The Eagle' retired early from the sport. [62] However, on 5 April, Ferguson pulled out of the bout due to a lung issue. The world champion Shamil Zavurov also fell ill. The Irishman has since deleted the rogue tweet that attracted backlash from the MMA industry. Since retirement, he has transitioned to a mixed martial arts coach and cornerman. So sorry for your loss @khabib_nurmagomedov My thoughts are with you and your family. Five Rounds: Can Suarez return to contender status? The Russian's father and coach . Peace be with you my brother, Deeply saddened to hear this news. [52] Nurmagomedov expressed his disappointment, appearing on The MMA Hour, "If they say that they're willing to fight the best, they should fight the best. If they want, I'll take them both at once in the cage. According to him, it is a pointless exercise that makes him "uncomfortable".[178]. The #UFC251 main card begins with a tribute to the late Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. [76] Nurmagomedov dominated all three rounds, taking Barboza down repeatedly and dominating the fight with ground and pound. Very happy for @DustinPoirier I hope you will get the belt end of the year," in response to Poirier defeating the Irish fighter in their trilogy bout July 10. Conor McGregor has deleted an offensive tweet, seemingly aimed at Khabib Nurmagomedov's father, who died in 2020. [59], Nurmagomedov was expected to face Tony Ferguson on 11 December 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale. You cannot talk about nation. Nurmagomedov's father, Abdulmanap Magomedovich Nurmagomedov, died just four months prior to the UFC Lightweight Champion's last appearance in the Octagon. Were probably going to do big things with this kid. [95], Nurmagomedov was scheduled to defend his title against Tony Ferguson on 18 April 2020 at UFC 249. [120] He speaks several languages, including Avar, Kumyk, Russian, English, Turkish, and Arabic. Ranking UFC 285 fights: What's the No. It was his second consecutive loss to the same opponent, after . "Today, this was my last fight," the Russian fighter said. Abdulmanap passed away due to complications from the COVID-19 coronavirus, RT Sport reported. He got sick in the mountains, Dagestani sports reporter Ramazan Rabadanov told Championat.com on Saturday. Follow the Heavy on UFC Facebook page for the latest breaking news, rumors and content! Marc Goddard (@marcgoddard_uk) July 3, 2020, READ NEXT: UFC Champ Khabib Nurmagomedovs Father & Trainer Abdulmanap Dies at 57, Conor McGregor Reacts to Rival Khabib Nurmagomedovs Fathers Death, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Respect. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/ELVPKoEhZF, "Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov is a true martial artist who lives a life of pride, honor and respect," Dana wrote on Twitter. But as far as his career in the octagon goes, it is now at a crossroads. [157] White claimed McGregor told him via text message: "This had to be done. RIP Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.. "Khabib is very strong, his family is very strong and his father is very strong," Abdelaziz said at the time. He has an older brother, Magomed, and younger sister, Amina. RELATED: UFC Star Khabib Nurmagomedov's Father Dies of Coronavirus Complications UFC President Dana White reacted to the fighter's retirement while speaking to reporters, saying, "He is one of the . McGregor lost to Dustin Poirier in the first round of their clash at UFC 264 last month after suffering a horrific leg break. The world of combat sports is with you. pic.twitter.com/2Sj7viuhUb. He was a leader that influenced many young men and coached them to their dreams. [151] Lobov is known to be close to Conor McGregor, with whom Nurmagomedov had verbal altercations and trash talk exchanges. The loss of a father, a coach, and a dedicated supporter of the sport. Catchweight (158.5 lb) bout; Nurmagomedov missed weight. newsletter. [43], Nurmagomedov's next fight was against Thiago Tavares on 19 January 2013 at UFC on FX 7. [84] In the fight, Nurmagomedov won the first two rounds, but lost the third round to McGregor. The loss of a father, a coach, and a dedicated supporter of the sport. His father, the famed Dagestani sambo coach, Abdulmanap last week came out of a medically induced coma. Condolences @TeamKhabib on the passing of your father., Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. [33] Nurmagomedov has also hosted a training seminar at the Akhmat MMA fight club that is funded by Head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov, who has received criticism from some quarters for his government's alleged human rights abuses. Abdulamanap was forced to undergo heart surgery and was put in a medically-induced coma in order to perform the procedures necessary to save his life. Im very sorry @TeamKhabib Youre dad passed with a heart full of pride knowing you will carry on his legacy. Oops. Using a variety of wrestling and judo/sambo takedowns, he forces his opponents against the cage, and locks up their legs and an arm to prevent them from escaping. Khabib's father and coach, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov was in critical condition after getting diagnosed with Covid-19 in Russia and required an emergency heart procedure after complications arose . [60] However, Nurmagomedov pulled out of the fight in late October, citing another injury, and was replaced by Edson Barboza. Khabib Nurmagomedov famously trained with his cousins in the gymnasium that Abdulmanap had set up on the ground floor of their house in Kirovaul, where they moved to from Sildi. [105][106], Despite attempted negotiations to bring him back for one more fight, UFC president Dana White announced on 19 March 2021 that he had accepted Nurmagomedov's decision to retire and that the UFC Lightweight Championship had been officially vacated. 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