Khabib Nurmagomedov Promises to Never Let Islam Makhachev Fail in his Career

Published 06/19/2021, 1:58 AM EDT

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov spoke out at a presser for Eagle FC and answered a question about a potential comeback. Nurmagomedov officially retired from MMA in October 2020 after defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi.

Despite that, fans and media members often cajole ‘The Eagle’ to reveal a likely scenario under which he could return. Nurmagomedov was once again asked about a possible comeback to MMA in the event that Islam Makhachev failed in his bid to become UFC champion.

Chiefly, Nurmagomedov backed Makhachev and said that he would stand by his teammate no matter what.

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“Well, it looks like I have already let everybody know what’s up. Did you watch my last fight? That was firsthand, wasn’t it? I don’t think, anything will change. Islam Makhachev has his own way, I have mine. If Islam fails, he is capable of taking care of himself. But we will be next to him- to help and never let him fail.”

“As for myself, I don’t have any desire to come back. And I don’t think I ever will. Thank you. I hope you’ve heard me.”

Khabib Nurmagomedov appeared almost hassled by the line of questioning as it’s one that has been posed to him frequently. To this day, many fans cannot fathom the fact that he walked away on top as an undefeated fighter. Leaving the sport of MMA as an undefeated athlete is practically unheard of in today’s game.

Khabib Nurmagomedov: Continued fan-favorite

Despite the fact that ‘The Eagle’ is done with MMA competition, he’s still very much a part of the fabric of the sport. Nurmagomedov has assumed an active role as a head coach to the current crop of fighters out of Russia.

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Not to mention, he’s involved in fight promotion and has truly become a pioneer for MMA in Dagestan. Fans have taken notice of his forays outside of fighting and they are engaged in almost anything he does.

Despite it all, Khabib Nurmagomedov has built up a loyal fanbase who will always hold out hope that he comes back out of retirement.

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Darryl Pinto is a senior MMA writer at EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his graduate degree in Mass Media (with a specialization in Journalism) out of Xavier’s College and has a year's experience in his current role. Darryl specializes in predictions, reporting, and covering UFC events live.

Khabib Nurmagomedov Promises to Never Let Islam Makhachev Fail in his Career

Khabib Nurmagomedov: Continued fan-favorite

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