‘One of many hardest human beings on the planet’: Dana White says Khabib ‘suffered BROKEN FOOT’ simply three weeks earlier than UFC 254

UFC Dana White has revealed that Khabib Nurmagomedov reportedly suffered a damaged foot simply three weeks earlier than his struggle in opposition to Justin Gaethje at UFC 254.

Khabib submitted Gaethje within the second spherical of their light-weight title contest in Abu Dhabi, extending his excellent document to 29-Zero earlier than saying he can be retiring – citing a promise he had made to his household following the dying of his father and coach Abdulmanap in July. 

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Because the MMA world reacted to the information that Khabib was calling it quits, UFC boss White informed the press on Combat Island that it had appeared on the playing cards given Khabib’s demeanor heading into his contest with Gaethje, whereas additionally revealing rumors that the Russian had lined up a foot damage simply three weeks out from his octagon date.  

“I may inform it virtually felt like an upset tonight, the best way he reacted on the weigh-ins, the best way he acted when he was strolling out tonight, he did not seem like himself, taking deep breaths, however wow,” White stated. 

"Apparently he was within the hospital, he broke his foot."@danawhite says he was informed @TeamKhabib broke his foot three weeks earlier than #UFC254 pic.twitter.com/sSVkwYjePl

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) October 24, 2020

“What this man’s been by way of, we’re all fortunate that we acquired to see him struggle tonight, and I am listening to rumors of different issues that you just guys did not learn about.

“Apparently he was within the hospital, he broke his foot. Three weeks in the past. Two damaged toes and a bone in his foot that is damaged or one thing. That is what his nook was telling me. 

“He by no means informed anyone, he was strolling round. He is among the hardest human beings on the planet. He is the primary pound for pound fighter on the earth, and significantly you must begin placing him up there for GOAT standing with whoever else you suppose is the GOAT.”

When requested whether or not he would try to speak the 32-year-old Khabib out of retirement, White stated he would give the 155lbs champion “time to heal”, however that he wouldn’t stress him to reverse the choice.   

“If guys do not need to struggle, they do not need to struggle. Let him take a while off, let him heal, not solely bodily however emotionally with what he is going by way of from shedding his father. We’re all fortunate we acquired to see him struggle tonight,” the UFC boss stated.  

Discussing Khabib’s efficiency in opposition to Gaethje – whom many had tipped as Khabib’s toughest-ever check – White stated of the light-weight champion: “He’s the baddest motherf*cker on the planet.

“The stress that Khabib places on you is unbelievable. Actually he did not respect his punching energy, simply walked proper into all the pieces, did what he wished…”

The baddest on the 🌎 #UFC254 pic.twitter.com/rixEBU1odU

— UFC (@ufc) October 24, 2020

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