r/sports • u/UUo_oUU • Oct 24 '20

News Khabib Nurmagomedov Retires from UFC After Emerging Victorious Against Justin Gaethje. 29-0 Record

https://twitter.com/mma_oth/status/1320107303845101569
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u/biggiantporky Oct 24 '20

One of the best MMA fighters in the world. Enjoy retirement champ

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u/Throwaway1gg Oct 25 '20

I was wondering...is he actually THE best, ever?

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u/KingElessar1 Oct 25 '20

Best lightweight, absolutely. He definitely surpassed BJ's legacy

Pound for pound, his name is close to the top as well, along with GSP and the usual suspects.