Conor McGregor has paid tribute to his UFC rival Khabib Nurmagomedov, who hasannounced he is retiring from the octagon.
Nurmagomedov extended his perfectprofessional record to 29-0 with a second-round submission win over JustinGaethje at UFC 254.
After his victory, Nurmagomedov announced his retirementfrom the sport in an emotional post-fight interview in the octagon at ‘FightIsland’.
“Thank you to these guys with me, with my father more than 10 years.Coach Jav I love him so much.
All my team.
Thank you,” said the unbeaten star.“Today I want to say this is my last fight.
No way am I coming here without myfather.
When UFC comes to me about Justin I spoke with my mother for threedays.
“She didn’t want me to fight without father and I said this is my lastfight – and I have given her my word."