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Results and Highlights: Khabib vs Gaethje in UFC 254
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IMBATIBLE. Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his retirement without losing any fight. After losing his father, the fighter stated that it is not possible to continue without him.
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"This is my last fight."@TeamKhabib pays his respects following a dominant performance at #UFC254 pic.twitter.com/5HiUvJXBJC
— UFC (@ufc) October 24, 2020
Legendary. pic.twitter.com/adLnh73AMr
— UFC (@ufc) October 24, 2020
Respect. #UFC254 pic.twitter.com/pgS1YhI2CF
— UFC (@ufc) October 24, 2020
ANNOUNCED RETIREMENT!
"No way I'm going to come here without my father." #UFC254 pic.twitter.com/Mra46AIius — UFC (@ufc) October 24, 2020
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FINISHING
TWENTY NINE AND ZERO.
🏆 @TeamKhabib with an ALL-TIMER of a performance! #UFC254
🏝️ #InAbuDhabi | @VisitAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/iV30m8zVh1 — UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) October 24, 2020
🏆🏆🏆
Father's plan has been completed. 🙏
🏆 @TeamKhabib #UFC254 pic.twitter.com/A65fhMWrYG — UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) October 24, 2020
CRAQUE ACT
After the victory, Khabib gets emotional and cries in the octagon. Remembering that he lost his father and coach a few months ago because of covid-19. Gaethje made a point of congratulating the champion.
Victory of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
On the mount, Khabib pulls his opponent into a triangle and Gaethje erases! Victory of Khabib Nurmagomedov.
IT'S OVEEEEEEER!
KHABIB WIN THE FIGHT!
END OF THE FIRST ROUND
Khabib quickly arrives on the mount and leaves for an attack on the arm. Gaethje resists and the round ends.
1R | 2:00
Gaethje moves a lot and releases more kicks to avoid the Russian attacks. Khabib tries to shorten, but his opponent escapes well.
1R | 3:00
Fight is well studied.
IT'S STARTING!
The main fight of the night is on. Who wins?
THE FIGHT FOR THE BELT
Today's fight is worth the belt. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje face each other in today's main struggle for the unification of the title of the lightweight.
THE TIME IS COMING!
The main fight of the night is coming.Khabib vs. Gaethje is coming soon. Don't leave here.
OFFICIAL RESULT
Official result: Robert Whittaker beat Jared Cannonier by unanimous decision (triple 29-28).
FINISH FIGHT
We are waiting for the judges' decision.
FINISH 2nd ROUND
Whitakker again better than Cannonier.
FINISH 1er ROUND
Whitakker was better at this first round.
WILL START THE PENULTIMATE FIGHT
Middleweight: Robert Whittaker x Jared Cannonnier
THE KNOCKOUT
Volkov goes up, hits a kick in the mouth of Harris's stomach, which feels and falls. The referee interrupts and declares the knockout.
Victory for Volkov
At the beginning of the second round, Volkov knocks Harris out.
FIGHT START
Heavyweight: Alexander Volkov vs Walt Harris
VERY FAST!
Official decision: Phil Hawes beat Jacob Malkoun by knockout at 18s R1.
The antepenultimate fight
Middleweight: Robert Whittaker x Jared Cannonnier
ON DEBUT!
WOOOOOOOOOOW! 🤯
Phil Hawes knocks out Jacob Malkoun in 18 seconds and then sends a message down the camera!
What a statement on his debut 🔥#UFC254 pic.twitter.com/MVGDKfpQno — UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) October 24, 2020
IT'S OVEEEEEEER
BUT ALREADY?
PHIL HAWES RAN OVER JACOB MALKOUN AND KNOCKED OUT THE AUSTRALIAN.
STARTS FIGHT
Let's go to the duel between the middleweights Jacob Malkoun and Phil Hawes.
3th main card fight
Middleweight: Jacob Malkoun x Phil Hawes
FINISHING
Murphy takes Shakirova's back, which gets in trouble. American breaks her neck and forces her to beat, placating her fourth consecutive victory.
END OF FIGHT!
Murphy hits a lion's den and finishes Shakirova.
1er Round
End of the first round. Murphy got the best.
THE FIGHT STARTS
The second fight of the main card began.
NEXT FIGHT
Second fight for Estelar Card: Lauren Murphy x Liliya Shakirova.
KNOCKOUT
Magomed Ankalaev win Ion Cutelaba for Tecnic Knockout.
START THE CARD PRINCIPAL
Magomed Ankalaev x Ion Cutelaba
MOMENTS AT PRELIMINAR CARD
Who wants it more? 💢
Heading to round 3️⃣ on ESPN2.
[ #UFC254 | #InAbuDhabi | @VisitAbuDhabi ] pic.twitter.com/cJHHfxTFay — UFC (@ufc) October 24, 2020
15 minutes of work 😤@CKMMA135 takes it by UD in his second win on #FIghtIsland!
— UFC (@ufc) October 24, 2020
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WOW! @theprospectmma e @ckmma135 não estão economizando nos golpes!!!! 👊😱 #UFC254
— UFC Brasil (@UFCBrasil) October 24, 2020
Assista no @CanalCombate ➡ https://t.co/ft1a87ueBk
[#InAbuDhabi | @VisitAbuDhabi] pic.twitter.com/nBGI3gDbFw
NOKNOOOOOOW!
Tuivasa presses Struve with a sequence of blows, and wins by technical knockout in the final seconds.
Last fight of the card premilinar
By Heavyweight: Stefan Struve x Tai Tuivasa
OFFICIAL RESULT
Casey Kenney beat Nathaniel Wood by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28 and 30-27)
End of the fight!
We will await the judges' decision.
1er Round
Good blows fired from both sides. Kenney slightly better.
NEXT FIGHT
Paused weight (up to 63,5kg): Casey Kenney x Nathaniel Wood
Victory for Rakhmonov
Rakhmonov applies a guillotine and finishes the Brazilian.
NEXT FIGHT
Middleweight: Alex Cowboy x Shavkat Rakhmonov
DRAW
Official result: Sam Alvey tied with Da Un Jung (28-29, 29-28).
END OF THE FIGHT!
We are awaiting the judges' decision.
3rd Round
The fighters left for the exchange in this last round. We can have a finish at any time.
2nd Round
Much more balanced round. Alvey slightly better.
2º Round
Jung chases Alvey and tries to corner his opponent in the octagon, but without so much aggressiveness.
1er Round ends
Alvey was better.
HIGHLIGHTS
This elbow landed CLEAN! 💢
Miranda Maverick takes it by TKO doctor's stoppage.
[ #UFC254 | #InAbuDhabi | @VisitAbuDhabi ] pic.twitter.com/FbxVIAN3HK — UFC (@ufc) October 24, 2020
OFFICIAL RESULT
Official result: Miranda Maverick beat Liana Jojua by technical knockout at halftime from the first to the second round.
TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT
A big cut on Jojua's nose forces the referee to interrupt the fight at the interval and decree the technical knockout.
1er Round
Ends the first round. Maverick better.
NEXT FIGHT
Liana Jojua x Miranda Maverick.
THE FINALISATION
Lo finaliza!!!!! Otra sumisión para Joel Alvarez!!! #UFC254
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VICTORY FOR JOEL ALVAREZ
Resultado oficial: Joel Alvarez venceu Alexander Yakovlev por finalização aos 3m do primeiro round.
END OF THE FIGHT!
Joel Alvarez finishes Yakovlev. It was the 16th finalization of Spanish.
ALMOST A GUILLOTINE
Yakovlev aplica uma queda, mas cai dentro de uma guilhotina aplicada por Alvarez. Russo vai resistindo.
Start the card premilinar!
Joel Alvarez x Alexander Yakovlev in fight
FIRST FIGHT!
By Lightweight: Joel Alvarez x Alexander Yakovlev
THE WAIT IS OVER
The wait is over 🏆 Khabib-Gaethje is hours away!
[ #UFC254 - Oct 24 - Main Card at 2pmET ] pic.twitter.com/hkkDxFRqXP — UFC (@ufc) October 24, 2020
TITLE DISPUTE
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje face each other in today main struggle for the unification of the title of the lightweight.
EVENT CARD
Lightweight: Khabib Nurmagomedov x Justin Gaethje
Middleweight: Robert Whittaker x Jared Cannonnier
Heavyweight: Alexander Volkov vs Walt Harris
Middleweight: Jacob Malkoun x Phil Hawes
Flyweight: Lauren Murphy x Liliya Shakirova
Medium-heavyweight: Magomed Ankalaev x Ion Cutelaba
CARD PRELIMINARY (11am):
Heavyweight: Stefan Struve x Tai Tuivasa
Paused weight (up to 63,5kg): Casey Kenney x Nathaniel Wood
Middleweight: Alex Cowboy x Shavkat Rakhmonov
Heavyweight: Sam Alvey x Da Un Jung
Flyweight: Liana Jojua x Miranda Maverick
Lightweight: Joel Alvarez x Alexander Yakovlev
Justin Gaethje's Victory History
On the other hand, the American Justin Gaethje has 22 victories in 24 fights, counting also with 19 nocotuts and one finalization.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's Victory History
The Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov is undefeated. He has 28 victories in 28 fights, being 8 nocturnals and 10 finals.
Where the UFC 254 will be contested
The fight will take place in Abu Dhabi, Arab Emirates.
The start is scheduled for 11 am.
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