UFC 254: Legacy secure, Khabib Nurmagomedov exits with possibly the finest win of his career
4 years, 2 months ago

UFC 254: Legacy secure, Khabib Nurmagomedov exits with possibly the finest win of his career

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Nurmagomedov hit Gaethje with some clean jabs and overhand rights, all the while trying to close the distance. Gaethje, at two different points, smiled at Nurmagomedov, a classic fighter’s tell that he felt the punch. Gaethje kicking Nurmagomedov’s legs, but being unable to stop the champ from coming straight at him. He’d failed the mammoth task of trying to take Nurmagomedov’s ‘O’ but in attempting to be great and taking the loss in stride, Gaethje undoubtedly won himself some admirers.

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UFC 274 LIVE results: Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje stream and latest updates tonight
2 years, 7 months ago

UFC 274 LIVE results: Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje stream and latest updates tonight

The Independent  

Charles Oliveira beat Justin Gaethje via first-round submission Charles Oliveira submitted Justin Gaethje in the first round of the UFC 274 main event on Saturday, as the Brazilian took the first step on what he hopes will be his road back to the lightweight title. The American came close at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, knocking down Oliveira twice in …

Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje - UFC 274 RESULTS
2 years, 7 months ago

Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje - UFC 274 RESULTS

Daily Mail  

Charles Oliveira rose from the octagon floor to submit Justin Gaethje with an incredible first-round finish at UFC 294. Charles Oliveira submitted Justin Gaethje in the first round of their clash in the main event of UFC 274 The Brazilian had picked himself up from the canvas after being knocked down more than once early in the fight Oliveira landed …

Khabib calls time on undefeated MMA career after Gaethje win
4 years, 2 months ago

Khabib calls time on undefeated MMA career after Gaethje win

The Hindu  

Khabib Nurmagomedov called time on his mixed martial arts career following a second-round submission win over Justin Gaethje on Saturday, leaving his gloves in the centre of the octagon to fulfil a promise to his mother. This one was for Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov pic.twitter.com/ZZdywrlE5e — UFC October 24, 2020 Many questioned if he would have the heart for the fight against …

UFC 254: Khabib Nurmagomedov announces retirement from mixed martial arts after choking out Justin Gaethje
4 years, 2 months ago

UFC 254: Khabib Nurmagomedov announces retirement from mixed martial arts after choking out Justin Gaethje

Firstpost  

Nurmagomedov made the announcement immediately after he impressively finished his first fight since the death of his father and lifelong coach Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov in July. Abu Dhabi: Unbeaten lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from mixed martial arts after stopping Justin Gaethje with a triangle choke early in the second round at UFC 254 on Saturday night. She don’t know how …

29-0: UFC's Khabib Nurmagomedov Calls Time on Undefeated MMA Career
4 years, 2 months ago

29-0: UFC's Khabib Nurmagomedov Calls Time on Undefeated MMA Career

News 18  

Khabib Nurmagomedov called time on his mixed martial arts career following a second-round submission win over Justin Gaethje on Saturday, leaving his gloves in the centre of the octagon to fulfil a promise to his mother. His father had schooled him in combat sports from an early age and was in his corner in Abu Dhabi in September 2019 when …

UFC 254: Expect Khabib Nurmagomedov to grind down, make Justin Gaethje tap out
4 years, 2 months ago

UFC 254: Expect Khabib Nurmagomedov to grind down, make Justin Gaethje tap out

Firstpost  

If Nurmagomedov, the undefeated UFC lightweight champion, can get Gaethje on the ground and keep him there, ‘The Eagle’ should get his hand raised at the end of the night. Gaethje has publicly declared all he needs to do is hit Nurmagomedov eight times before ‘The Eagle’ is compromised. If Gaethje is to have any chance against Nurmagomedov, he needs …

UFC lightweight champion Khabib retires after beating Gaethje
4 years, 2 months ago

UFC lightweight champion Khabib retires after beating Gaethje

Al Jazeera  

Khabib Nurmagomedov chokes Justin Gaethje unconscious to retain title, announces retirement following death of his father and coach. UFC superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov has announced his retirement after defeating Justin Gaethje to successfully defend his lightweight title and retain his perfect record. This one was for Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov 🏆 pic.twitter.com/ZZdywrlE5e — UFC October 24, 2020 Nurmagomedov said in the post-fight interview …

UFC 254: Khabib Nurmagomedov plans on 'finishing' Justin Gaethje in third round, awaits 'something special'
4 years, 2 months ago

UFC 254: Khabib Nurmagomedov plans on 'finishing' Justin Gaethje in third round, awaits 'something special'

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Unbeaten Khabib Nurmagomedov puts his lightweight title on the line against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 to be held at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The emotions, understandably, are still raw for the ‘The Eagle.’ When asked if it is a challenge to come into the fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 on 24 October, he snapped. It’s a …

UFC 254: Gaethje compares Fight Island clash with Khabib to Chess game
4 years, 2 months ago

UFC 254: Gaethje compares Fight Island clash with Khabib to Chess game

The Hindu  

Interim UFC Lightweight Champion Justin Gaethje isn't bothered about the underdog tag placed on him ahead of his unification bout with undefeated titleholder Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in less than three weeks. Gaethje claimed that the win over Ferguson five months ago heavily boosted his confidence, thereby improving his chances at Fight Island. That encounter …

Undefeated Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov Agrees UFC Return on October 24
4 years, 4 months ago

Undefeated Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov Agrees UFC Return on October 24

News 18  

Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has agreed to face interim champ Justin Gaethje on Oct. 24. UFC President Dana White announced Nurmagomedov’s return to mixed martial arts Tuesday. Nurmagomedov holds the longest active unbeaten streak in MMA, and he became the UFC’s lightweight champion in April 2018 by defeating Al Iaquinta for the vacant belt. White has previously suggested …

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