Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted Justin Gaethje in the second round at UFC 254, then called an end to his career in a shocking moment.
UFC fighters responded accordingly, which you can check out below.
Best of luck to both fighters!! #ufc254
— Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem) October 24, 2020
Undeniably the greatest lightweight of all time.. what a run! Congrats on a great career @TeamKhabib #UFC254
— Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) October 24, 2020
Congratulations on an absolutely flawless career. The best to ever do it @TeamKhabib @ufc --------
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) October 24, 2020
A warrior and a legend. A lifetime of work and sacrifice for each! #UFC254 @TeamKhabib @Justin_Gaethje
— JARED LETO (@JaredLeto) October 24, 2020
@khabib_nurmagomedov is THE GOAT. https://t.co/U9nwHGof2x
— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) October 24, 2020
Congratulations to my brother -------- @TeamKhabib and keep your head up my brother @Justin_Gaethje #UFC254
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) October 24, 2020
29-0. After a masterful, skilled, beautifully well rounded performance Khabib leaves his gloves in the octagon and announces his retirement. Wow.
— Megan Olivi (@MeganOlivi) October 24, 2020
Khabib retiring? I still wanna see Khabib and McGregor fight again
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) October 24, 2020
I’m 100% behind giving @TeamKhabib the #1 P4P ranking! Absolutely earned! Congrats on an AMAZING career. You are an inspiration. Much love. -------- #UFC254
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) October 24, 2020
Thank you @TeamKhabib ----
— Luis Antonio Pena (@violentbobross) October 24, 2020
Wow what a legend!!! @ufc @TeamKhabib
— “Young Superstar” (@Benaskren) October 24, 2020
Khabib is retiring because he’s scared of @TheNotoriousMMA
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) October 24, 2020
What a legacy. Sad to see him go, but what a career. @TeamKhabib
— Renee Paquette (@ReneePaquette) October 24, 2020
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