Stars, Fighters, Celebrities React To Khabib Nurmagomedov's Retirement, Win At UFC 254

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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