Khabib Nurmagomedov made it look easy once again. After a thrilling first round against Justing Gaethje, the ‘Eagle’ managed to take his opponent to the ground in the second and put him to sleep with a triangle choke at UFC 254. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the performance.
Here we goooo…a new challenge, definitely but hard to bet against @TeamKhabib #UFC254
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) October 24, 2020
Big shout out and prayers to the Highlight @Justin_Gaethje tonight Represent America proud .. You earned it
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) October 24, 2020
I got Justin by KO with 30 seconds left in the first round #UFC254 #imnotgod
— Derrick Lewis (@Thebeast_ufc) October 24, 2020
So much action this 1st rd! DON’T BLINK! #UFC254
— Marion Reneau (@BelizeanBruiser) October 24, 2020
Watch out for an uppercut from Gaethje. Khabib must stay patient. #UFC254
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) October 24, 2020
Yo there is metal under Khabibs beard I swear. #whatachin
— Chris Wade (@CWadeMMA) October 24, 2020
Gaethje landed some good shots but Khabib pressure is overwhelming him
— “Young Superstar” (@Benaskren) October 24, 2020
Khabib’s pressure is nuts. Justin too reactive in the first. @ufc #UFC254
— Urijah Faber (@UrijahFaber) October 24, 2020
WTF?!?! WHAT A ROUND!!! #UFC254
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 24, 2020
That pressure is no joke….Justin struggling to get his breath back. #UFC254
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) October 24, 2020
Khabib worries me when his head gets high and he starts trading but if he gets another takedown, he will finish this fight. Justin not pacing himself. #UFC254
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) October 24, 2020
How the f— do you train for this pace #UFC254
— Tyson Pedro (@tyson_pedro_) October 24, 2020
Whitebelt
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) October 24, 2020
Wow Khabib BJJ transition so smooth
— “Young Superstar” (@Benaskren) October 24, 2020
#UFC254 #Khabib just proved why he is the champ
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2020
Complete domination
— michael (@bisping) October 24, 2020
Complete domination
— michael (@bisping) October 24, 2020
He is def retiring. Wow. What a moment. #ufc254
— Kevin Holland (@Trailblaze2top) October 24, 2020
The Legacy of Khabib is unmatched
What an emotional moment after losing his father earlier this year. #ufc254
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) October 24, 2020
Amazing performance. Khabib might be the goat #ufc254
— jack hermansson (@jackthejokermma) October 24, 2020
What a sick world class transition from Khabib WoW
— Big Ben Rothwell (@RothwellFighter) October 24, 2020
Great Win by Khabib seemed like Justin was dealing with a previous injury. I thought I heard him mention his leg in the corner.
— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) October 24, 2020
@TeamKhabib is the GOAT!
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) October 24, 2020
Khabib will reign for as long as he wants and no one will come even close. What an athlete. What a dominance. The greatest to ever put on the 4 ounce gloves.
— Siyar The Great (@Siyarized) October 24, 2020
I was talking about Justin from the women volleyball team I’m watching. I didn’t know the UFC fights was on
— Derrick Lewis (@Thebeast_ufc) 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
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
Until I take that heavily crown, I grant you the spot. Enjoy Champ
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2020
He’s definitely #1 pound for pound!! Congratulations on a great career #UFC254
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) October 24, 2020
Khabib is retiring because he’s scared of @TheNotoriousMMA
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) October 24, 2020
Good performance @TeamKhabib.
I will carry on.
Respect and condolences on your father again also. To you and family.
Yours sincerely, The McGregors.— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) October 24, 2020
Over here with a hacksaw looking at my arm like “if I do it can I make 155” #AndNew #UFC254
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) October 24, 2020
Outstanding champion, incredible career and amazing achievements. Congrats and all the best outside the Octagon @TeamKhabib! https://t.co/Ze2CZrcSqT
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) October 24, 2020
Impressive career and record, family is everything. Good luck in retirement @TeamKhabib. #UFC254
— Patricio Freire (@PatricioPitbull) October 24, 2020
One of the most respectful and dominant fighters in MMA history. Deserves all our admiration for what he did in the cage and for how he values his family. Once again condolences for your father and all the best in retirement @TeamKhabib. #UFC254
— Patricky Freire (@PatrickyPitbull) October 24, 2020
The way Khabib is able to drain energy from his opponents it’s unique.
I think he deserve the #1 p4p spot.#UFC254 #khabib— Marvin Vettori (@MarvinVettori) October 24, 2020
Incredible from @TeamKhabib congratulations on your retirement and an amazing career. Will we ever see another @ufc fighter as dominant? It’s a big ask #undefeated #undisputed
— Joe Duffy (@Duffy_MMA) October 24, 2020
Congratulations to the greatest champion in @ufc history. What a career, we are forever grateful for the time we got to spend with you my brother. 29-0 undefeated and undisputed. #weareaka #eaglesmma #fathersplan #heissoproud @TeamKhabib pic.twitter.com/uXjiT34JuV
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) October 24, 2020
@TeamKhabib the best
— Petr “No Mercy” Yan (@PetrYanUFC) October 24, 2020
Wow! Much respect to you . Good luck, God bless @TeamKhabib
— Dominick Reyes (@DomReyes) October 24, 2020
Let me heal up and fix my cardio
— Kevin MTP Lee (@MoTownPhenom) October 24, 2020