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Dan Ige has given his honest take on Khabib Nurmagomedov's announcement of his intention to leave the world of MMA.
Appearing in a recent interview with The Schmo, the featherweight contender believes that 'The Eagle' is well-deserving of a break from the sport after gifting his best both as a fighter and a coach to the sport of MMA.
Speaking to Schmo, '50K' had this to say when asked about his opinion on the Dagestani legend's decision:
"Yeah, I mean, he deserves it, man. He's... I feel like he's never really truly had a break. And, uh, if that's true, good for him and I hope he does because he's a good coach and he's got a bunch of killers and I don't wanna fight those guys."
Check out Dan Ige's interview with the Schmo in the video below:
Legendary Dagestani fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov made his professional debut in 2008. After fighting under several banners, he signed with the UFC in 2012 and went on to become the lightweight champion. He held the title for almost two years before retiring undefeated after his 29th fight at UFC 254.
Khabib's impressive career as a lightweight GOAT earned him a spot in the 2022 UFC Hall of Fame.
After retiring, he started his own MMA promotion, Eagle FC, and also became a mentor and coach to fighters at the American Kickboxing Academy. His guidance helped two of his proteges, Islam Makhachev and Usman Nurmagomedov, become world champions.
Michael Bisping gives his take on Khabib Nurmagomedov's intention to step away from MMA entirely
Michael Bisping uploaded a video to his YouTube channel expressing his admiration for 'The Eagle' and the impact he has had on the sport of MMA. He praised 'The Eagle' for his contributions to Dagestan and Dagestani fighters, and wished him well in his retirement.
Speaking on the news, the former middleweight champion said:
"The way he [Khabib Nurmagomedov] was taking those people out, especially [Justin] Gaethje and [Dustin] Poirier, I mean, unbelievable. Just a wrecking-ball of technique and power and confidence.
"Khabib was so confident and he put Dagestan on the map. Of course, now there's like a big influx of Dagestan fighters."
Check out Michael Bisping's comments on Khabib Nurmagomedov's news in the video below (7:40 - 7:57 mark) :
