Khabib Nurmagomedov denies money was reason for retirement

Khabib Nurmagomedov has publicly responded to a social media post suggesting financial motivations behind his retirement from MMA. The former UFC lightweight champion stated clearly that money was not the reason he decided to end his fighting career. The post appears to be a reaction to speculation or commentary published in an online community. While Khabib did not elaborate on his actual reasons for retirement in this brief statement, he felt compelled to address the financial narrative. His retirement in 2020 at 29-0 came after the death of his father and coach Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.