UFC president is confident that Khabib will not return

UFC President Dana White spoke out about the fact that the former lightweight champion of the organization Khabib Nurmagomedov has officially announced his retirement. Dana is confident that Khabib will never return to the octagon.

“I have been trying for a long time to return him to the octagon. We had a great talk, we discussed a lot with him. He is ready to end his career, finished with it. I don't think Khabib will return,” the functionary said.

On May 16, Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira will compete for the vacant UFC title in the lightweight division.