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Tony showed is is overrated by getting demolished by Gaethje.Never getting that Tony fight.
Great fight but I fear for Justin in the first 2 rounds of that fight. Survive that and he can KO Conor in the last 3.
Lightweight goat.
Nah man I think he is a pretty straight forward guy and said he gave his mother his word. I'd be amazed if that isn't it for him.
What you said!
That really was the perfect way to go out. A dominant performance and finish against “the most violent man in the UFC”.
Stood with him without fear, gassed him in a round, took him down, and the finish was absolutely seamless. He is very special.
In a funny way, the whole McGregor story was a blessing in disguised. It thrust him into the spotlight in a massive way and shone a deserved light on his phenomenal abilities.
Stood with him without fear, gassed him in a round, took him down, and the finish was absolutely seamless. He is very special.
In a funny way, the whole McGregor story was a blessing in disguised. It thrust him into the spotlight in a massive way and shone a deserved light on his phenomenal abilities.
Naive comment
Wouldn't take a fighter announcing retirement seriously most times, let alone in an emotional post-fight state.
Khabib ain't coming back lads, man like him won't break promise to his mum
He should fight GSP
I'll be shocked if it's genuine.
Blown away by Khabibs performance.
He gave his mother his word. He aint coming back to UFC.
McGregor must be delighted with that announcement
Why? That's his mega-money fight potentially gone.
I think some are underestimating how important a mans word is from Khabibs background. You will not see him in a cage again.
2 judges gave Gaethje the 1st 
Mate, he's a fecking prizefighter. If the offer is big enough, he will fight again.
Khabib was on a mission and emotionally fuelled tonight. That level of aggression is not the usual. Prepping for this version of Khabib is not what Gaethje's camp could've done.
Not sure how long that power up would've lasted for, but it's immaterial since Gaethje was completely overwhelmed by it.
This level of Khabib is like a computer game character. Super Kong.
Not sure how long that power up would've lasted for, but it's immaterial since Gaethje was completely overwhelmed by it.
This level of Khabib is like a computer game character. Super Kong.
Its more that he gave his mother a promise, for a Muslim that's pretty much unbreakable.
Him and McGregor on the street it is
nailed it days ago, even down to the tears and emotions.roud Khabib Fanboy casual getting excited again
What predictions?
I think Khabib wins in the 2nd. And it will be quite brutal because he will be so focused.
And then khabib will break down in tears and his proper grief recovery period can begin
What an amazing way to win. GOAT.
gutted it’s the end of Khabibs career as he was the sole reason i became interested in UFC.
I was going to post this. It’s a completely different culture. His relationship with his father was everything too. He is a national hero and a very wealthy man On top of that.
It looked very like the reaction and decision of a man who had decided this long before tonight. He was laser focused on a finish for his last fight.
Yeah I don’t think he will come back. Even if retirements in MMA and boxing are usually bullshit. I don’t think he would say he won’t fight again to his mum and go back on it.
Anyway, the ‘most violent man’ looked extremely average in there. Khabib took all his confidence away pretty quick
Anyway, the ‘most violent man’ looked extremely average in there. Khabib took all his confidence away pretty quick
Really? Khabib dominated that round bar the legs kicks2 judges gave Gaethje the 1st
What's the story?
Seriously?2 judges gave Gaethje the 1st
Khabib is the GOAT.
I was never a fan of the UFC until I heard about him. It was a pleasure following his career.
I was never a fan of the UFC until I heard about him. It was a pleasure following his career.
You obviously have no idea whatsoever about the culture that Khabib comes from.
regardless, there is no one Out there who deserves the fight.
We nailed it.
Seriously, a guy that lost to both Eddie Alvarez and Poirier was never going to beat Khabib.
Tony and Conor II would be my hopeful fights for him if he comes back.
But he can talk to his mother, and she approves of the next fight. It’s not something that is set in stone
I don’t disbelieve Khabib at all. I don’t see him being swayed as you get the impression it’s not the same for him without his father.
This is quite accurate. But did he beat anyone of actual quality, really? There was no one that came close during his reign though but there were no actual challengers either imo with McGregor not even close to his best during their fight. But there are few if any arguments that he was the lightweight goat and absolutely dominant during his time in the UFC.
He’s not near the likes of GSP DC or Jonny Bones for me.
Congratulations to Khabib.
He won't fight again after what he's said...fair play to the guy.
He won't fight again after what he's said...fair play to the guy.
Agree, seems like a perfect time in a perfectly executed fight and has nothing to prove to anyone.
He also isn't motivated by money, so I would be very surprised if he somehow changes his mind and walks back on what he said. Think this is it.
Time will tell. That's all I'll say.
Very rarely do I believe it when a fighter retires. They nearly always come back...but I think I believe this. Saying he promised his mother makes it hard.
Unless he comes back because his mum tells him to.
Unless he comes back because his mum tells him to.
I'm in awe of Khabibs career. Hes never really been hurt... its mind boggling in this sport