Khabib Nurmagomedov celebrates his victory over Justin Gaethje in their lightweight title bout at the UFC 254 on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. Photos: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
UFC 254: Khabib Nurmagomedov retires after choking out Justin Gaethje – ‘no way I’m gonna fight without father’
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Khabib Nurmagomedov celebrates his victory over Justin Gaethje in their lightweight title bout at the UFC 254 on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. Photos: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images