Highlights
- Speculation has grown about Khabib Nurmagomedov's potential return for UFC 300, but his coach Javier Mendez has clarified that there are no plans for him to come back to the sport.
- Khabib is focused on his family and has not been participating in kickboxing or MMA training. Recent training sessions have been centered around cardio, not prepping for a fight.
- Khabib made a clear statement earlier this year about his retirement from MMA and his decision to step away from the sport. He asks fans to accept his choice and acknowledges the achievements of his team.
Ongoing speculation is intensifying in relation to the UFC 300 pay-per-view, as recent rumors suggest a potential comeback for Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Anticipation has surged among fans regarding the UFC 300 card, with high expectations for significant fight announcements leading up to the April 13 event. 'The Eagle' has emerged as a speculated contender for a return. The rumors originated from an undated clip featuring his American Kickboxing Academy coach discussing Nurmagomedov's training, a scenario typically associated with the Russian star preparing for a fight.
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Sorry Guys, Khabib Is Still Retired
In a social media post shared by MMA journalist Helen Yee, Javier Mendez, the head coach of the American Kickboxing Academy, responded to the reports surrounding Khabib Nurmagomedov. Despite initial indications, it appears that Khabib will not be returning to competition anytime soon.
Coach Mendez clarified, stating, "I'm just letting you guys know that, you know, stop all this nonsense regarding Khabib coming back and me and him training." He emphasized that there have been no discussions or plans for Khabib's return to the sport.
Mendez further explained, "Khabib is still devoted to what he said. He's devoting his time to his family, he's not working people's corners, he's not going to ever fight."
According to Mendez, there has been no dialogue about Khabib returning to training or fighting, and to his knowledge, Khabib has been focused on spending time with his family. Mendez urged everyone to refrain from spreading clickbait and clarified that any recent training sessions with Khabib were centered around cardio, not kickboxing or MMA training.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Recently Doubled Down On Retirement
‘The Eagle’ Even Stopped Cornering Fighters
At the beginning of the year, Khabib Nurmagomedov surprised many by declaring his full withdrawal from the MMA world. Despite gaining recognition as a coach in successive fights, 'The Eagle' has yet to return to coaching, choosing to focus on his family instead. In February, Makhachev secured a victory over Volkanovski, a feat Nurmagomedov acknowledged.
Responding to fans questioning his absence from ringside, he explained on Instagram, “If you guys ask me where have I been? Why wasn’t I in the corner, I already answered this question. I don’t go to fights, I don’t go to the corner and I completely left everything related to MMA. I ask you to accept my decision the same way as my brothers, friends and sparring partners did. What our team achieved will forever be in the history of MMA.”
