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Khabib Nurmagomedov is still undefeated and still champion.
The Dagestani successfully defended his UFC lightweight title at Saturday’s UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi, submitting then interrm champ Dustin Poirier in the third round. It was a dominant performance by Nurmagomedov from start to finish. Nurmagomedov is now 28-0 in his professional career. Additionally, in the co-main event of the card, Paul Felder outpointed Edson Barboza in what many thought to be a controversial decision.
See how the pros reacted to Nurmagomedov’s impressive finish, Felder’s decision win, and more:
Khabib Nurmagomedov def. Dustin Poirier
mark my words @TheNotoriousMMA will win the rematch
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) September 7, 2019
Respect is the way to go! That should sell more then trash talk!
— Douglas Lima (@PhenomLima) September 7, 2019
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) September 7, 2019
Khabib is the new GSP.
— Olivier Aubin (@oliaubin) September 7, 2019
he is 5 years ahead of everybody.
How good is Al Iaquinta?? Sorry, but I had to say what “everyone” else was thinking! #UFC242!
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) September 7, 2019
Khabib a freak
— Anthony Rocco Martin (@TonyRoccoMartin) September 7, 2019
@DustinPoirier keep your head up buddy! You’re amazing!!! #UFC242
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) September 7, 2019
Yes respect! Thank you @TeamKhabib for preaching this. People forget this! #UFC242
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) September 7, 2019
@DustinPoirier hell of a fight man. Keep your head up!
— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) September 7, 2019
Many have tried , none have succeeded . Watching Khabib fights are amazing . The calmness , the control , the ability to break his opponent’s will to compete is outright fascinating #UFC242
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) September 7, 2019
Dustin Poirier is my hero. Tonight wasn’t his night, but I promise he’s the best person in the sport. I’m proud of that young man. #UFC242
— Matt Schnell (@DANGER_Caged) September 7, 2019
Nothing but respect to you @DustinPoirier!!!
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) September 7, 2019
What a fight! @TeamKhabib What a beautiful performance! #UFCAbuDhabi
— Max Griffin (@MaxPainGriffin) September 7, 2019
If I had that neck like that it be a wrap
— Brian Ortega (@BrianTcity) September 7, 2019
Paul Felder def. Edson Barboza
Terrible decision.
— Justin Gaethje (@Justin_Gaethje) September 7, 2019
Damn good fight
— Sam Alvey (@smilensam) September 7, 2019
I didn't understand what happened out there!#UFC242
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) September 7, 2019
Is this a sick joke?? #UFC242. No knock on Felder at all. He faught his ass off but wtf kinda decision was that? 30-27 both ways?? How? RD 3 was clearly for Felder but RD 1&2 was being controlled by Barboza in my honest opinion. What a weird decision..
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) September 7, 2019
That Barbosa vs Felder score card had me like #UFC242 pic.twitter.com/4wCORzuQ1a
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) September 7, 2019
Tremendous fight by both men giving the fans exactly what they wanted. But then once again the judges make a joke of our sport. 30-27 for either man shows you need to be reprimanded and held accountable for these bullshit scores! Hope this scoring doesnt affect the main #UFC242
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) September 7, 2019
Hell of a fight @felderpaul just savage! https://t.co/H0gon6cJTn
— Erik Jon Koch (@NEWBREED04) September 7, 2019
You’re my fucking boy #red @felderpaul #irishdragon
— Mike "Biggie" Rhodes (@TeamRocBiggie) September 7, 2019
Congrats @felderpaul #UFC242
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) September 7, 2019
I vote draw #barbosafelder #ufc242
— Zachary Makovsky (@ZachFunSize) September 7, 2019
Irish dragon!!!!!!!!!
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) September 7, 2019
Wow horrible decision! @ufc Can’t let it go to the judges kids! Fuck
— Brandon Girtz (@brandongirtzmma) September 7, 2019
Islam Makhachev def. Davi Ramos
Davi Ramos knows he’s a world class grappler right!?! Someone needs to tell him he doesn’t have to kickbox in every fight
— Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) September 7, 2019
10-8 rounds!!!! They are ruining this sport!!!
— Sam Alvey (@smilensam) September 7, 2019
Called it!!! Great performance @MAKHACHEVMMA #UFC242
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) September 7, 2019
Curtis Blaydes def. Shamil Abdurakhimov
Curtis!!!!! Good stuff! Beautiful performance @RazorBlaydes265
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) September 7, 2019
Yo @RazorBlaydes265 with another dominant victory! Good work bro
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) September 7, 2019
Diego Ferreira def. Mairbek Taisumov
I’m impressed with Ferreira. Beast #UFC242
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) September 7, 2019
Joanne Calderwood def. Andrea Lee
Congrats @DRkneevil
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) September 7, 2019
Damn. #UFC242 #InAbuDhabi
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) September 7, 2019
Tough fight for KGB. I think her stock holds. She looked great. Plenty of fun match ups for her at Flyweight. #UFC242
— Matt Schnell (@DANGER_Caged) September 7, 2019
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