KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV’S manager Al Abdelaziz has hinted at an incredible return to UFC for the legendary fighter. Unbeaten Russian brawler Khabib sensationally retired from the octagon after beating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 for his 29th win. But Abdelaziz took to Twitter with a cryptic message hinting that Khabib’s work as an MMA superstar is […]
KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV’S manager Al Abdelaziz has hinted at an incredible return to UFC for the legendary fighter.
Unbeaten Russian brawler Khabib sensationally retired from the octagon after beating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 for his 29th win.
But Abdelaziz took to Twitter with a cryptic message hinting that Khabib’s work as an MMA superstar is not yet done.
He simply wrote: “30-0.”
The hint comes as reports claim old foe Conor McGregor will be making his own UFC return against Dustin Poirier in January.
Khabib dismantled the Irishman at UFC 229 two years ago.
And should he too perform a retirement U-turn, fans will be eager to see them revive their rivalry for a second time.
Khabib revealed last week that close pals weren’t happy with his decision to retire on 29-0, which was motivated by the loss of his father and coach, Adbulmanap.
And he added in October that UFC chief Dana White was begging him to return for a mega 30th fight.
Indeed, Khabib’s trainer Javier Mendez also hinted at another octagon bout in an exclusive interview with SunSport.
He said: “Look at his emotions, he was in tears, he was all over the place.
“I had no idea, he never said anything to me, so I was just like everyone else.
“But hey, you know what, I understood the father burden was too much.
“You saw how much he let out, and I went up to him and told him, ‘I love you, cry and just let it out’.
“Khabib, he was extremely emotional and what he does with that, I don’t know.
“I know he said what he said, but he was extremely emotional and time will tell if it will stick or not.
“Honestly, I don’t know and I’m not going to talk to him about it either, it’s not my job.
“My job is to love him and coach him when he wants to fight.”
