‘My mind changed’: Khabib Nurmagomedov reflects on UFC career during Hall of Fame induction

Khabib Nurmagomedov has said his ‘mind changed’ ahead of his retirement as a mixed martial artist.

Khabib retired unbeaten as UFC lightweight champion in 2020, moments after retaining the belt with a submission of then-interim title holder Justin Gaethje.

The result marked a third straight successful title defence for the Russian – and third via submission – who called time on his fighting career with a professional record of 29-0.

Khabib was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame last week, and the 33-year-old reflected on his outings in the Octagon as well as the death of his father and coach Abdulmanap, whose passing played a key role in Khabib’s retirement.

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“Ten years ago, my mind was completely different,” Khabib said. “‘I’m going to be champion, I’m