In the realm of mixed martial arts, Khabib Nurmagomedov stands out as a unique figure in the debate over the greatest of all time. His career trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable, culminating in his retirement as the only undefeated champion within a major promotion. Known as ‘The Eagle,’ Nurmagomedov’s departure from the sport left fans yearning for more, despite the indelible mark he made over his 29-fight career.
Nurmagomedov’s ascent to the pinnacle of the UFC lightweight division was both dominant and dramatic. He clinched the championship belt in 2018, defeating Al Iaquinta on short notice by unanimous decision. From that point on, he defended his title with an iron grip until his retirement in 2020, a decision he made following the passing of his father and coach, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, and his subsequent promise to no longer fight without his father by his side.
The lightweight division, where Nurmagomedov reigned supreme, is often touted as the most competitive in MMA. Despite the unexpected path to his championship—originally set to fight Tony Ferguson at UFC 299, only to face a last-minute opponent change due to Ferguson’s injury—Nurmagomedov was already considered the best in his class. He was to face featherweight champion Max Holloway, but after Holloway was deemed unfit to fight by the athletic commission, Al Iaquinta stepped in as the replacement.
While the circumstances surrounding his acquisition of the title may not be the most memorable, the final bouts of Nurmagomedov’s career are what truly solidified his legacy. His first title defense against Conor McGregor remains the largest UFC event to date. Sadly, his career came to an early end when he retired at the age of 32 after defeating Justin Gaethje, a fight that followed the tragic loss of his father to COVID-19.
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