Nurmagomedov NOT retiring after latest injury

By bjpenndotcom - November 12, 2015

When Khabib Nurmagomedov pulled out of his TUF 22 finale bout against Tony Ferguson due to a rib injury ‘The Eagle’ revealed that he may never return to the Octagon.

UFC lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov

It has been 3 injuries in a row for Nurmagomedov, who hasn’t fought since he defeated Rafael Dos Anjos back in April of 2014.

On UFC Tonight Ariel Helwani revealed that Nurmagomedov had spoken with his father, who is also his trainer, and decided against retiring.

It was also revealed that Nurmagomedov is eyeing a UFC 196 return on February 6th.

Hopefully he can stay injury free and get a fight on the card!


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