Islam Makhachev, Another Reason Khabib Retired Calmly

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —

Khabib Nurmagomedov choose to retire from UFC because of keeping a promise to Mother. But the presence Islam Makhachev could be another reason Khabib firmly decided to retire.

Khabib chose to leave the UFC while standing in the highest position. Khabib admitted that he could not continue his career at the UFC without the presence of his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, who died.

In addition, Khabib has also promised his mother that the duel against Justin Gaethje will be his last match at the UFC.

But in the end, Khabib was never really far from the UFC. A few months after retiring, Khabib has remained close to the world of mixed martial arts.

Khabib was busy with the new world as a coach by accompanying several of his relatives, including Islam Makhachev.

With Islam Makhachev, Khabib had long believed that his cousin would become a big star in the UFC.

In this regard, Makhachev certainly will not be number one as long as Khabib has not retired from the UFC.

So far, Khabib has always appeared in the lightweight class and never wanted to advance to the welterweight class. Therefore, it is almost impossible for Makhachev to make his way to the top and face Khabib for a duel for the UFC title.

Therefore, after Khabib retired, the path for Makhachev to become the UFC champion became wide and open. In a sense, there will be no more ‘civil war’ that might hinder Makhachev’s career.

Khabib himself seems to be enjoying his career as a coach. Khabib seemed to have a new challenge after he was overcome with boredom and boredom due to the status of UFC King even though it only lasted for two years.

Khabib really pushed Makhachev to become the UFC champion. Khabib even believes that Makhachev can become the UFC champion next year.

These things seem to be clear signs that Khabib has other reasons for retiring, namely because he believes Makhachev will shine and be the heir to the legacy he left at the UFC.

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