One of the biggest cards of the year ended with Khabib Nurmagomedov doing what he always seems to do while submitting Justin Gaethje in the second round to remain undefeated in his career.
Afterwards, Nurmagomedov made the surprise announcement that he would be retiring from the sport of mixed martial arts after making a promise to his mother in the wake of his father’s tragic death. The undefeated and undisputed UFC lightweight champion walks away with a perfect 29-0 record, including three consecutive title defenses, which ties the all-time record in the UFC’s 155-pound division.