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Dana White has officially given up on trying to persuade Khabib Nurmagomedov to not retire

Nearly a full seven months since he first announced it in the cage, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is now officially a retired fighter, per UFC President Dana White.

White took to social media to confirm Nurmagomedov has stood put on his decision after several meetings between the two over the past several months.

29-0 it is.

He is ???? officially retired. It was incredible to watch you work @TeamKhabib thank you for EVERYTHING and enjoy whatever is next my friend. pic.twitter.com/QeoSP12zw2

— danawhite (@danawhite) March 19, 2021

Twitter shares its thoughts on Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement and legacy

Nurmagomedov had announced his retirement in the Octagon following his victory over Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 254 in October, citing the passing of his father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, due to COVID-19, and a promise he made to his mother to stop fighting.

White had several meetings with Nurmagomedov in an attempt to bring him back for at least one more fight to get him to 30-0, which had been rumored to be everything from a once-strongly desired fight against Georges St Pierre to a big-money rematch with fierce rival Conor McGregor.

During the inaugural UFC on ABC broadcast on January 16 (aka UFC Fight Island 7), White announced that Nurmagomedov may come back if he was impressed by any of the participants in the following week's UFC 257 headliners — Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler vs. Dan Hooker.

Alas, it was not enough and Nurmagomedov is firm on his decision.

See how Twitter responded to the confirmation:

Tito Ortiz retired and moved into politics. Ben Askren retired and moved into boxing. Khabib retired and moved into Jon Jones fans heads.

— The Combat Hub (@combathubreal) March 11, 2021

Overview of UFC News in the last hour:

• Khabib is officially retired

• Oliveira vs Chandler confirmed for the Lightweight Title

• Dillashaw vs Sandhagen Confirmed

• Font vs Garbrandt Confirmed pic.twitter.com/opwzOednhy

— Zinfamous (@ZinfamousHD) March 19, 2021

It's really a shame that the world may never see a Khabib vs. GSP Super-Fight at 165. #UFC#MMA

— D. Rafael P. (@d_rafael_p) March 19, 2021

Khabib just retired guys! pic.twitter.com/BFoIoXEHAA

— Big Baby Jesus (@Big_Stereotype) March 19, 2021

So today Khabib officially retired, Rob Font Vs Cody Garbrandt is in the works, TJ Vs Sandhagen for May 8th and now we have Oliveira vs Chandler for gold ???? Anyone else feeling overwhelmed? Or is it just me

— Sharp ???????????? (@MysticSharpV2) March 19, 2021

Plot twist Khabib really just wanted the five star dinners with Dana

— stubMMA???????? (@longlegstub) March 19, 2021

With Khabib retired, guess who is the p4p number 1 fighter in the world? pic.twitter.com/PAX4yqm6xY

— UNCLE YAGII (@101_uncle) March 19, 2021

we all know he isn't the goat and Jones, and GSP's resume is way better. they didn't have the injuries Khabib faced, but nobody ever in LW history matches Khabib's dominance.

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— Chase (@favoritefighter) March 19, 2021

Dana saying Khabib retired makes me believe Khabib hasn't retired. On the other hand, Dana admitting he couldn't convince someone to do something makes me believe Khabib did retire. It's a real paradox here.

— CrossRaven (@CrossRaven) March 19, 2021

Love you Khabib, thank you for everything ❤????☝???? pic.twitter.com/jRHuxVfv3x

— ????Tanya (@TanyaHaChi) March 19, 2021

The legend is leaving.

Officially retired.

29-0 dominating every opponent he ever faced.

Came from the mountains, conquered the UFC.

Undefeated, undisputed.

Khabib Nurmagomedov. pic.twitter.com/HcY6VnSQdG

— HArun (@arunchekkan) March 19, 2021

If khabib would have fought and beat Chandler Tony and oliveira he would have gone down as the greatest fighter in ufc history

Dana White Twitter

Even if it was 2 of those 3 maybe

— Eldest Kai♊ (@TheEldestKai) March 19, 2021

White: Khabib retired; Chandler-Oliveira for title. Eh. So many better ways this could've gone. #fail#ufc#mmahttps://t.co/xDsoddSEah

Dana White Twitter Post

— Mynor Herrera (@MynorManHerrera) March 19, 2021

Khabib has been retired since October 24th Dana lmao but congrats on the retirement champ

— Z-BO (@OtisTheMango) March 19, 2021

Dana's inability to believe khabib was retired. Now he needs a champion????????‍♂️

— HappyNetics (@JamesNetics) March 19, 2021

The next UFC lightweight champion will be determined at UFC 262 on May 15, when Chandler fights Charles Oliveira.

Nurmagomedov, meanwhile, will remain to help and mentor fighters, such as up-and-coming lightweight Islam Makhachev

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