Pros react after Khabib Nurmagomedov stops Justin Gaethje at UFC 254

Today’s UFC 254 pay-per-view event was headlined by a lightweight title unification bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje.

Gaethje (22-2 MMA) had enter his showdown with Khabib on a four-fight win streak, with all four of those victories coming by form of stoppage. In his most previous effort at UFC 249, ‘The Highlight‘ defeated Tony Ferguson by way of fifth round TKO to capture the promotions interim lightweight world title.

Meanwhile, Khabib Nurmagomedov (28-0 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since losing his father Abdulmanap due to complications from Covid-19. ‘The Eagle’ had most recently competed at UFC 242 in September of 2019, where he scored a submission victory over Dustin Poirier to retain his lightweight crown.

Tonight’s UFC 254 main event proved to be a one side contest. Kahbib Nurmagomedov was able to utilize an unbelievable pace to dominate Justin Gaethje on route to a second round submission win.

Official UFC 254 Result: Khabib Nurmagomedov def. Justin Gaethje via submission in Round 2

Check out how the pros reacted to Khabib defeating Gaethje below:

I got Justin 2nd round for some reason, don’t quote me on it. #UFC254

— D (@darrentill2) October 24, 2020

https://twitter.com/Thebeast_ufc/status/1320102383955922951

Who you got right now.. Russia or USA?

— Sage Northcutt (@sagenorthcutt) October 24, 2020

I’m so torn on the main event, but smart money says this is like betting against Mayweather in boxing! Have to believe The Eagle will get it done again! 🦅 #UFC254

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 24, 2020

I want @TeamKhabib to win

— Kevin Lee MTP (@MoTownPhenom) October 24, 2020

Let’s go!!!!! Been waiting for what feels like forever for this one.

— michael (@bisping) October 24, 2020

Ok I like the walkout song @Justin_Gaethje

— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) 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’m gonna faint 😣 #UFC254

— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) October 24, 2020

Good luck champ @TeamKhabib ✊🏼

— Petr “No Mercy” Yan (@PetrYanUFC) October 24, 2020

#UFC254 I’m going with Gaethje for this one. BY KO!

— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2020

Post-fight reactions from Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje:

So dope!! 🙏🏻 congrats @TeamKhabib https://t.co/DQ2CxMtRJr

— “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) October 24, 2020

The Legacy of Khabib is unmatched 👏🏻👏🏻

What an emotional moment after losing his father earlier this year. #ufc254

— Megan Anderson (@MeganAnderson) October 24, 2020

Damn, levels to this shit

— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2020

Whitebelt

— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) October 24, 2020

damn referee let Gaethje down 🥴

— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2020

Who would you like to see Khabib Nurmagomedov fight next following his submission victory over Justin Gaethje today on Yas Island? Share your thoughts in the comments section PENN Nation!

on October 24, 2020