Former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen has offered his explanation for Khabib Nurmagomedov`s relatively early retirement from the sport.
According to Sonnen, the primary reason fighters like Khabib retire is the difficulty of weight cutting. He stated that if Khabib had continued fighting, he could have easily achieved a 30-0 record. However, Sonnen believes Khabib chose to retire because he no longer wanted to cut weight down to 70 kg (approximately 155 pounds).
Sonnen emphasized that this struggle with weight is a common factor in fighter retirements, and Khabib is no exception. He suggests that while Khabib might still enjoy the idea of fighting, the physical toll of weight cutting ultimately led to his decision to step away from professional MMA.
