LATEST NEWS – By defeating Gaethje, Khabib Nurmagomedov announces his retirement

KOMPAS.com – Russian fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov has officially announced his retirement from mixed martial arts (MMA).

Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his retirement from the MMA event, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), just after defeating his challenger, Justin Gaethje, at UFC 254.

UFC 254’s main card battle, Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje, took place after it was held on Sunday (10/25/2020) at the morning WIB, in Fight Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates .

The Khabib vs Gaethje battle was the final duel for The Eagle, the nickname of the Russian fighter.

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“This is my last fight,” Khabib Nurmagomedov said as written by a senior reporter from Addicted to MMA, Mike Bohn.

Khabib Nurmagomedov has just announced his retirement: “This is my last fight.” # UFC254

– Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) October 24, 2020

Also, the official UFC Twitter account is at BT sport, also preaching the same news.

“Breaking: Khabib Nurmagomedov announces his retirement from MMA,” they wrote.

BREAK: Khabib Nurmagomedov announces his retirement from MMA. # UFC254 pic.twitter.com/JtLGvh36ds

– UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) October 24, 2020

Khabib’s victory over Gaethje was his 29th consecutive victory.

The eagle wins technical presentation in the second round.

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He beat Gaethje with a triangular choke technique during the 1 minute 36 second round.

Despite his winning result, Khabib originally planned to retire when he reached his 30th fight.

He is rumored to have chosen Canadian fighter George St-Pierre (GSP) as his 30th opponent.

However, coupled with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s shocking announcement, hopes that The Eagle game is over.

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