On Saturday, the UFC’s Fight Island in Abu Dhabi played host to one of the most highly anticipated bouts of the year. Interim champion Justin Gaethje challenged defending champion Khabib Nurmagomedov for the 155 lb lightweight title belt at UFC 254.
After a dominant first round from Nurmagomedov to start the bout, the Russain fighter locked in a triangle choke early in the second round that forced Gaethje to tap out. Nurmagomedov’s second-round submission pushed his MMA career record to a perfect 29-0.
Following his victory at Fight Island, a member of the Golden State Warriors chimed in on social media. Draymond Green took to Twitter to congratulate the lightweight champion.
Via @Money23Green on Twitter:
Champ!!!!! #UFC254 animal!!! Rest well Pops!
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) October 24, 2020
Before the bell sounded for the start of the fight, the former Defensive Player of the Year shared a message of support for Nurmagomedov in his match against Gaethje.
Let’s work Khabib!!! #ufc254
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) October 24, 2020
During his post-fight interview with Jon Anik, Nurmagomedov laid down his gloves to announce his retirement from MMA. After three clean title defenses and a 13-0 record since joining the UFC, Nurmagomedov will go down as one of the best to ever step into the Octagon.
Via @UFC on Twitter:
A legacy like no other! Thank you @TeamKhabib #UFC254 pic.twitter.com/GGqpGjJluR
— UFC (@ufc) October 24, 2020
