This Is How The MMA World Reacted To UFC 254 & Khabib’s Retirement
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UFC 254 went down this weekend on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. In the main event, Khabib Nurmagomedov put on arguably the best performance of his career to choke out Justin Gaethje in the second round. In his post fight speech, he announced his retirement from MMA. The Dagestani 32 year old leaves the sport with a perfect 29-0 record.
In the co-main event, Robert Whittaker looked back to his best, as he beat Jared Cannonier via unanimous decision. The impressive win likely earned him the next title shot against Israel Adesanya, and a chance to reclaim the middleweight title.
Elsewhere on the UFC 254 main card, Alexander Volkov scored a second round TKO over Walt Harris on his 32 birthday, Phil Hawes needed only 18 seconds to win his promotional debut against Jacob Malkoun, Lauren Murphy staked her claim for the next title shot in the flyweight division by earning the first ever submission win of her career against Liliya Shakirova, and Magomed Ankalaev finally ended his rivalry with Ion Cutelaba in emphatic fashion.
You can see the full results and post fight videos from UFC 254 here, and the Performance of the Night bonus award winners here.
This is how the MMA world reacted to UFC 254:
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje
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It's @Justin_Gaethje TIME! He's gonna do something that no one has done and finish Khabib #ufc254
— John Dodson III (@JohnDodsonMMA) October 24, 2020
#UFC254 I’m going with Gaethje for this one. BY KO!
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2020
Surprised Khabib ain’t shot for a takedown yet #UFC254
— Darren Stewart (@Darren_mma) October 24, 2020
Gaethje wrestling looks really good in first few exchanges
— “Young Superstar” (@Benaskren) October 24, 2020
I am scared of Khabib
— Valerie Loureda (@valerielouredaa) October 24, 2020
Someone is getting knocked out????? #UFC254
— Darren Stewart (@Darren_mma) October 24, 2020
Is Justin feeling the Khabib forward pressure already????
— Randy Costa (@RandyCosta135) October 24, 2020
It looks like either that or an adrenaline dump, no? Idk. #UFC254
Gaethje landed some good shots but Khabib pressure is overwhelming him
— “Young Superstar” (@Benaskren) October 24, 2020
Khabib’s pressure is nuts. Justin too reactive in the first. @ufc #UFC254
— Urijah Faber (@UrijahFaber) October 24, 2020
Khabib you’re scaring me maaaan allow the striking just do what you do best please ??
— Darren Stewart (@Darren_mma) October 24, 2020
That pressure is no joke….Justin struggling to get his breath back. #UFC254
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) October 24, 2020
WTF?!?! WHAT A ROUND!!! #UFC254
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 24, 2020
That pressure from @TeamKhabib #UFC254
— Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem) October 24, 2020
Level changes getting Justin flinchy and tired #UFC254
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) October 24, 2020
Khabib pressure is so intense #UFC254
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) October 24, 2020
How the fuck do you train for this pace ? #UFC254
— Tyson Pedro (@tyson_pedro_) October 24, 2020
Whitebelt
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) October 24, 2020
I'm shaking … the level of these guys … @ufc #UFC254
— CharlesAirJourdain (@JourdainAir) October 24, 2020
That first round was wild. I cannot wait to do this in a week & get my Win.?
— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) October 24, 2020
Wow Khabib BJJ transition so smooth
— “Young Superstar” (@Benaskren) October 24, 2020
The BEST EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 24, 2020
#UFC254 #Khabib just proved why he is the champ
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2020
Okay
— Kevin MTP Lee (@MoTownPhenom) October 24, 2020
Complete domination
— michael (@bisping) October 24, 2020
Raw emotion #UFC254
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) October 24, 2020
The best to ever do it @TeamKhabib
— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) October 24, 2020
What the f*** was that ref waiting for ?
— Neil Magny (@NeilMagny) October 24, 2020
Holy shit. Legend.
— Sean O'Malley (@SugaSeanMMA) October 24, 2020
Khabib just won like 3 times . Amazing performance #UFC254
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) October 24, 2020
Wow !!!! #UFC254 ??????????????????????????????????. The king reigns ? ???
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) October 24, 2020
Wow! @TeamKhabib Just too good
— Douglas Lima (@PhenomLima) October 24, 2020
Jeeeeeeze. Khabib is too damn good ???? @UFC
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) October 24, 2020
Beautiful moment #UFC254
— Luis Antonio Pena (@violentbobross) October 24, 2020
Damn, levels to this shit
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2020
Didn’t realize Justin’s BJJ was so suspect. No defense for those transitions
— “Young Superstar” (@Benaskren) October 24, 2020
The Legacy of Khabib is unmatched ????
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) October 24, 2020
What an emotional moment after losing his father earlier this year. #ufc254
Amazing performance. Khabib might be the goat #ufc254
— jack hermansson (@jackthejokermma) October 24, 2020
What a sick world class transition from Khabib WoW
— Big Ben Rothwell (@RothwellFighter) October 24, 2020
Just a different level, class performance and slick transitions #ufc254 ?
— Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) October 24, 2020
Two professionals Khabib & Gaethje. Well done #UFC254
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) October 24, 2020
So dope!! ?? congrats @TeamKhabib https://t.co/DQ2CxMtRJr
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) October 24, 2020
@TeamKhabib is THE MAN great performance #UFC254
— Gerald Meerschaert (@The_Real_GM3) October 24, 2020
That was beautiful. Khabib?
— rachaelostovich (@rachaelostovich) October 24, 2020
damn referee let Gaethje down ?
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2020
Khabib is something special man to dominate like that and hit a mounted triangle like that against gaethje is unbelievable #UFC254
— Baldy Ed (@brianboom135) October 24, 2020
Khabib is unreal! And Still! #UFC254
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) October 24, 2020
Phenomenon. ? @TeamKhabib ???#UFC254
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) October 24, 2020
? his transition once he hit the take down was straight ?
— Demetrious Johnson (@MightyMouse) October 24, 2020
@TeamKhabib is the GOAT!
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) October 24, 2020
Undisputed
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) October 24, 2020
Wow what a legend!!! @ufc @TeamKhabib
— “Young Superstar” (@Benaskren) October 24, 2020
Getting emotional watching this. Wow. Khabib respecting his mother and following through with his word. What a man. Deffo a top 5 goat of MMA. Happy retirement. pic.twitter.com/dkqOlcS3OR
— D (@darrentill2) October 24, 2020
Congratulations to @TeamKhabib what an amazing career! And what a way to End it! #UFCFightIsland6 @ufc
— Jimmie Rivera (@JimmieRivera135) October 24, 2020
He’s definitely #1 pound for pound!! Congratulations on a great career #UFC254
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) October 24, 2020
Until I take that heavily crown, I grant you the spot. ?? Enjoy Champ
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2020
Congratulations to my brother ???? @TeamKhabib and keep your head up my brother @Justin_Gaethje #UFC254
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) October 24, 2020
I’m 100% behind giving @TeamKhabib the #1 P4P ranking! Absolutely earned! Congrats on an AMAZING career. You are an inspiration. Much love. ???? #UFC254
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) October 24, 2020
Congrats on the fight @TeamKhabib If that’s your career, it’s a shame u didn’t get to fight someone coming forward and isn’t afraid to wrestle. Congrats I’ll be here when u return
— Kevin MTP Lee (@MoTownPhenom) October 24, 2020
Congratulations on an absolutely flawless career. The best to ever do it @TeamKhabib @ufc ????
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) October 24, 2020
Khabib the G.O.A.T. ? #UFC254
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) October 24, 2020
View this post on Instagram@khabib_nurmagomedov is THE GOAT.
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Impressive career and record, family is everything. Good luck in retirement @TeamKhabib. #UFC254
— Patricio Freire (@PatricioPitbull) October 24, 2020
155ers are celebrating right now . 31 year old , 29-0 goat Khabib retiring !
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) October 24, 2020
Unreal. One of the greatest performances I’ve ever seen. ?? #KhabibTime
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) October 24, 2020
Wow incredible story and career @TeamKhabib . You are something special my man ??????
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) October 24, 2020
Congratulations @TeamKhabib a true champion inside and outside the octagon and hands down # 1 pound for pound. ???? #UFC254
— BRYAN BARBERENA (@bryan_barberena) October 24, 2020
Khabib Nurmagomedov is MMA GOAT ?. 29-0 , beat all comers in their prime , barely lost a round , always active , no PEDs failed tests. Enjoy your retirement . CLASS ??
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) October 24, 2020
Thank you for showing us your heart inside that cage GOAT @TeamKhabib #UFC254
— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) October 24, 2020
Wow! Much respect to you ???. Good luck, God bless @TeamKhabib
— Dominick Reyes (@DomReyes) October 24, 2020
@TeamKhabib the best ??
— Petr “No Mercy” Yan (@PetrYanUFC) October 24, 2020
Wow. Didn't see that coming. Respect for the decision to walk away??#GOAT #KhabibTime
— Arjan Singh Bhullar (@TheOneASB) October 24, 2020
Enjoy family and life @TeamKhabib most important things in the world. Respect
— Kevin MTP Lee (@MoTownPhenom) October 24, 2020
Congratulations to the greatest champion in @ufc history. What a career, we are forever grateful for the time we got to spend with you my brother. 29-0 undefeated and undisputed. #weareaka #eaglesmma #fathersplan #heissoproud ?@TeamKhabib? pic.twitter.com/uXjiT34JuV
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) October 24, 2020
Good performance @TeamKhabib.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) October 24, 2020
I will carry on.
Respect and condolences on your father again also. To you and family.
Yours sincerely, The McGregors.
The way Khabib is able to drain energy from his opponents it’s unique.
— Marvin Vettori (@MarvinVettori) October 24, 2020
I think he deserve the #1 p4p spot.#UFC254 #khabib
Congratulations on an outstanding performance @TeamKhabib and an absolutely flawless career!!! You deserve all of the accolades bestowed upon you. You are incredible and I want to thank you for how you competed and the way you represented the sport of MMA
— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) October 24, 2020
Unreal performance by Khabib. Truly on a separate level. The only one in the GOAT discussion to retire perfect. Legend. #UFC254
— Tanner Boser (@BulldozerBoser) October 24, 2020
Great night of fights. Congratulations to @TeamKhabib on a great career ? I'm sure his father is unbelievably proud ??
— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) October 24, 2020
@TeamKhabib Congratulations on an outstanding performance and career. Your father would be extremely proud. P4P?
— Leon 'Rocky' Edwards (@Leon_edwardsmma) October 24, 2020
I want to congratulate Khabib for an outstanding career. I know he made his father along with millions of fans around the world incredibly proud today. May God continue to bless him on his journey.
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2020
I very much have mixed feelings to see a great like @TeamKhabib retire like that! My selfish side always wants to see what else can be learned from a martial artists at his level of technique and endurance.
— Dominick Cruz (@DominickCruz) October 24, 2020
#DominickCruz#DomCruz #TeamCruz #CruzMMASeries #CruzControl #UFC254
If it’s truly the end @TeamKhabib thank you. You, your legacy & your father shall live forever in MMA history. Measures beyond all control meant me leaving FI early but I watched from home as a true fan of MMA. Thank you for your contribution, congratulations & happy retirement.
— Marc Goddard (@marcgoddard_uk) October 24, 2020
@TeamKhabib you are a truly champ!
— Thiago Marreta (@TMarretaMMA) October 24, 2020
Khabib Is an inspiration ? Congrats #UFC254
— Ryan Garcia (@KingRyanG) October 24, 2020
Congrats to @khabib_nurmagomedov on a legendary career!! https://t.co/ZqrJTZhhYa
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) October 24, 2020
I’m just going to ask for the heavyweight championship belt and see if they give it to me. Since we can just ask for things now ?????
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 25, 2020
I’ve won 15 world titles, he just won his 4th. The fact that this is even a conversation is mine blowing to me. https://t.co/DiJQ4X5vjl
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 25, 2020
The same Company who accused me of possible steroids vindicated me from it. If I just started fighting for titles four fights ago, I look like an absolute beast too. But OK, I guess you’re only worth your last performance in this game? https://t.co/cwhb7BZX1J
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 25, 2020
I got signed by the UFC literally nine months after my very first MMA practice. Unheard of
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 25, 2020
when I signed with Ufc I was one of the youngest fighters on the roster, youngest champion in the history of the sport and have only had three competitive fights. https://t.co/kixnRfkQbR
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 25, 2020
I understand most people have never been number one in their community, state, let alone the world. My competitive nature won’t allow me to just stand by and see someone ask to be considered the best. I’ve sacrificed too much blood https://t.co/EmGRKpgmso
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 25, 2020
I mean if I get out ranked by a man with only three title defenses, I don’t really know what to think anymore https://t.co/eQejGlRd1r
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 25, 2020
Yet people want me to stay quiet and let him have his moment while I just sit back and watch my hard work get moved down the rankings. It’s not fair to my family, or the team of people who have sacrificed to get me this far https://t.co/0IeojszXvm
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 25, 2020
Over 50% of my career have been title fights. LeBron James is allowed to win a game by one point but not Jon Jones. Man I have really spoiled you guys https://t.co/vz4lGh0ESJ
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 25, 2020
If we’re having a popularity contest, I’d gladly take my L. This shit has nothing to do with fame or being a good person. I’ve giving my whole adult life to this game, I owe it to myself to speak up.
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 25, 2020
Congrats on your amazing career @khabib_nurmagomedov you will truly be missed. I know your dad is proud of the amazing son he has raised. This year has been a year of the greatest combat Sports athletes of all time retiring in front of the world. #wrestlingislife ??? pic.twitter.com/5BzCLc3iOG
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) October 25, 2020
Robert Whittaker vs Jared Cannonier
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Man Whittaker has to start checking these kicks
— “Young Superstar” (@Benaskren) October 24, 2020
Good match up this one. Beautiful violence #UFC254
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) October 24, 2020
Whittaker starting to find a bit of a groove.
— “Young Superstar” (@Benaskren) October 24, 2020
Whittaker looks good right now
— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) October 24, 2020
I take it back Whittaker is a g??? #UFC254
— Darren Stewart (@Darren_mma) October 24, 2020
Whittaker’s Jab is looking good
— “Young Superstar” (@Benaskren) October 24, 2020
Those low kicks are working. #UFC254
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) October 24, 2020
Whittaker is in the zone #ufc254
— jack hermansson (@jackthejokermma) October 24, 2020
OUCHH that leg is gonna hurt tomorrow #UFC254
— Michel Pereira ufc (@UfcPereira) October 24, 2020
Damn how did Cannonier survive!!
— “Young Superstar” (@Benaskren) October 24, 2020
Wow. What a combo !!! ??? #UFC254
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) October 24, 2020
Glad the ref didn’t stop that #UFC254
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) October 24, 2020
Yes JuJu is saving Connonier right now #UFC254
— Darren Stewart (@Darren_mma) October 24, 2020
Really good performance from Whittaker. Great battle from Cannonier
— “Young Superstar” (@Benaskren) October 24, 2020
Whitaker looked sharp tonight ! #UFC254 ?? ?? ??
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) October 24, 2020
They needed 5 rounds for that!! What a fight!! #fotn #UFC254
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) October 24, 2020
#ufc254 definitely need a 4th round
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2020
That was a fun ending! #UFC254
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) October 24, 2020
That was a good fight! Wow ?????? #UFC254
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) October 24, 2020
Whittaker looked good! Title rematch right? #UFC254
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) October 24, 2020
Not enough round for this fight !! Massive war #UFC254
— Volkan Oezdemir (@volkan_oezdemir) October 24, 2020
What a round for @robwhittakermma #UFC254 @ufc
— Joanna Jedrzejczyk (@joannamma) October 24, 2020
Fun fight!! It was exciting! #UFC254
— Edmen Shahbazyan (@edmenshahbazyan) October 24, 2020
Amazing fight , soooooo exciting they are both winners #UFC254
— Johnny Walker (@JohnnyWalker) October 24, 2020
Low kicks were a good idea, but you need so much more to win with Whittaker. Precise boxing in all rounds and this great high kick in the third by Robert. Congrats @robwhittakermma.
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) October 24, 2020
Reapeeeeeer!! Well done @robwhittakermma ?? #UFC254
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) October 24, 2020
What a fight!!! @robwhittakermma was looking extremely sharp. Heal up @killagorillamma #ufc254
— Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem) October 24, 2020
Vintage Reaper is back!! What an amazing performance ???? #ufc254
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) October 24, 2020
Got my first bet right. Let’s see the main even now! ??
— Claudia Gadelha (@ClaudiaGadelha_) October 24, 2020
Great fight between Whittaker and Cannonier. #UFC254
Congrats to Whitaker!!! He’s the man !
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) October 24, 2020
Whittaker vs Izzy again then #ufc254
— jack hermansson (@jackthejokermma) October 24, 2020
Man Robert is such a good guy I’m gonna send him a gift someone get me his address
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 24, 2020
#RobertWhittaker is my favourite! Got it done! #UFC254
— Jessy Jess (@missjessyjess) October 24, 2020
Whittaker for 185lbs NMF!!
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) October 24, 2020
Man Whittaker looked great but I’m having a hard time seeing him vs Adesanya going different than last time
— “Young Superstar” (@Benaskren) October 24, 2020
Great performance by @robwhittakermma! #UFC254
— Jairzinho 'BIGI BOY' Rozenstruik (@JairRozenstruik) October 24, 2020
Congratulations @robwhittakermma hell of a job ???? #UFC254
— Court McGee (@Court_McGee) October 24, 2020
Looked good
— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) October 24, 2020
You looked sharp.
Congratulations @robwhittakermma and team on a great performance. #UFC254
Alexander Volkov vs Walt Harris
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We won last night, but this is not a reason to relax and celebrate today’s success.
There are big goals ahead and this pass, only part of the way
Thank you for support!
My team @team_strela @strelapromotion and everyone who helped put a lot of effort into making this victory happen. Thanks!
Moving on and not relaxing the rolls!”
Volkov’s Tattoo is SCARY #ufc254
— Emil Valhalla Meek (@emilvalhalla) October 24, 2020
Volkov got quick hands #ufc254
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) October 24, 2020
Harris is looking significantly leaner, faster, and more athletic today… no? #UFC254
— Randy Costa (@RandyCosta135) October 24, 2020
Volkov is cold as ice #ufc254
— jack hermansson (@jackthejokermma) October 24, 2020
Harris looks tired. Probably the worst feeling you could have in a fight. #ufc254
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) October 24, 2020
Woooow! ? @AlexDragoVolkov #ufc254
— jack hermansson (@jackthejokermma) October 24, 2020
Front kicks hurt like hell #UFC254
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 24, 2020
Always rooting for @thebigticket205 but @AlexDragoVolkov looked solid.
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) October 24, 2020
Man I know what that feels like!!! They suuuuuuuuck!
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) October 24, 2020
Teep or push kick is more for defensive reasons/keeping a long range distance between you and your opponent. That front/snap kick is for doing damage. Nice stabbing-style front-kick by Volkov. #UFC254
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) October 24, 2020
That was right in the sternum u can’t move if u get hit good there
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 24, 2020
Jacob Malkoun vs Phil Hawes
View this post on InstagramIt was all a dream ????? @carboneldaniel @elrey_metyoyo @bravemmaf @sanfordmma #blessed #nohypetour
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Wow hawes got paws!!!
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 24, 2020
Ok Phil !!!! Bang bang #ufc254
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) October 24, 2020
Quick and easy #ufc254
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) October 24, 2020
Ok how many seconds was that ?? #ufc254
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) October 24, 2020
Phil Hawes got some serious power ?? #ufc254
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) October 24, 2020
Hawes. Omg. Bye. Bye. Goodnight. ????? that was some sexy striking. @ufc #ufc254
— Julia Avila (@RagingPandaMMA) October 24, 2020
??? what an introduction @philliphawes5 !!!! #megatron #UFC254
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) October 24, 2020
Phil just took this man soul
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) October 24, 2020
Damn Hawes beat my best time by 2 seconds! Impressed. I miss that feeling. I am old. ? #ufc254
— Mike Swick (@officialswick) October 24, 2020
Lauren Murphy vs Liliya Shakirova
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Ok Laurennnnnn!! Good stuff #UFC254
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) October 24, 2020
@LaurenMurphyMMA like the effin gangster that she is!!!!! Hell yeah! @ufc #ufc254
— Julia Avila (@RagingPandaMMA) October 24, 2020
Amazing perform by @LaurenMurphyMMA congrats!! #UFC254
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) October 24, 2020
Murphy says she is the No. 1 contender at 125 and should be next for a title shot. Darn great promo from the veteran.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) October 24, 2020
"The next time I step in this cage, it will be for the UFC belt. The next time I leave this cage, I will be wearing it.”
Shevchenko-Maia is on 11/21.
Congratulations, @LaurenMurphyMMA . I also think you deserve the next title shot 10000%!!! @ufc #ufc
— Roxanne Modafferi (@Roxyfighter) October 24, 2020
Magomed Ankalaev vs Ion Cutelaba
Congratulations to @ankalaev_magomed and his team.
— Ion Cutelaba (@ICutelaba) October 25, 2020
I had a crazy week!
I lost (but only today)
And whoever is worried, do not worry, I am healthy.?
Maybe the winner can be my next toy #UFC254
— Johnny Walker (@JohnnyWalker) October 24, 2020
Wow this guy is a sniper
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 24, 2020
This ref want to make it no question at all ?
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) October 24, 2020
Ok that was for sure a ko #UFC254
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) October 24, 2020
Prelims:
Sorry guys I genuinely thought I had it. Thanks to everyone for the supportive message. I’ll be back.
— Nathaniel wood (@TheProspectMMA) October 24, 2020
Never leave it to the judges. Thankyou @ufc for having me. Pleasure as always. Time to get home and enjoy Christmas with the family. ?? ?? ??????? pic.twitter.com/V5dhwnaySN
— Nathaniel wood (@TheProspectMMA) October 24, 2020
We will continue to update this post in the upcoming days, as the fighters on the card take to social media to post their post fight statements.
The UFC returns next weekend with UFC Vegas 12, which will be headlined by Anderson Silva vs Uriah Hall.
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