Khabib Nurmagomedov has high praise for a fellow fighting legend. The undefeated Nurmagomedov is a mainstay in any “greatest fighter of all time” discussion, but in the wake of Jon Jones’ retirement announcement,

Khabib Nurmagomedov had high praise for Jon Jones after he decided to call it a career. Dana White announced Saturday that Jones retired and relinquished his UFC heavyweight title. A former two-division UFC champion, Jones defended his light heavyweight belt 11 times during multiple title reigns.

Former UFC champion in both light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions, Jon Jones, who recently announced his retirement, reacted to Khabib Nurmagomedov's remarks calling him the greatest fighter and an athlete who inspires millions worldwide.