Khabib denies money was reason for retirement, responds to social media post

Khabib Nurmagomedov responded to a publication claiming he retired due to financial reasons, denying that money played a role in his decision to leave the sport. The post shows Khabib reacting to content from a social media account. Details about Khabib's full statement or the original claim are not provided in this brief announcement. The former lightweight champion has previously stated his retirement was due to a promise to his mother after his father's death. This appears to be Khabib addressing ongoing speculation about his retirement motivations.