Khabib Nurmagomedov says he's retired after stopping Gaethje at UFC 254

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. Nurmagomedov (29-0) made the announcement immediately after he impressively finished his first fight since the death of his father and lifelong coach in July. Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov had a heart problem exacerbated by Covid-19, and his son was overcome by tears in the cage moments after choking Gaethje unconscious 1:34 into the second round of his third UFC title defense. Home runs, dunks, Rubik's Cubes and strikes: is Mookie Betts the perfect athlete? Read more “This is my last fight,” Nurmagomedov said....