Pros react to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s win and retirement
Check out the reactions to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s stunning retirement in Abu Dhabi.
By Oscar Willis-24 Oct 2020
Khabib Nurmagomedov has called it a day as a professional fighter.
The UFC lightweight champion defeated Justin Gaethje via submission in the second round of their UFC 254 main event, but the bigger story is the Russian’s decision to retire from active competition after the passing of his father earlier this year.
Check out what the professionals had to say about his retirement below.
Good performance @TeamKhabib. I will carry on. Respect and condolences on your father again also. To you and family. Yours sincerely, The McGregors.
Congrats on the fight @TeamKhabib If that’s your career, it’s a shame u didn’t get to fight someone coming forward and isn’t afraid to wrestle. Congrats I’ll be here when u return
Justin keep your head up my brother you’ll be back and you have a champion spirit. Khabib you’re the absolute best and the gold standard of a human being. Thank you for an outstanding career. Love you guys. 🙏🏽❤️