Gaethje went from unconscious to hugging the dude that submitted him in 30 seconds. What a class act.

Gaethje: *Taps furiously.* Referee: “Good night, sweet Prince.”

Winner is crying, opponent is smiling... It's really legendary fight of all the time

I've never seen someone losing a fight as happy as Gaethje. My deepest respect for him.

For those wondering, here’s the full story. Khabib told his corner (there was no ‘audience’) not to celebrate because Gaethje was unconscious or semi-conscious and his parents were ring-side. Before the fight, if you’re a main pull, you can get pretty much anything. Dana asked Justin what he wanted. Could private jet, could be whatever. He simply requested his parents were there in person. They were there from day one. And this was Covid so it wasn’t a given. Dana told him to say no more. Whatever happens, they’ll be ringside. When Khabib heard about this, given his immense respect for Justin, possibly due to his father’s recent passing, he decided he didn’t want to harm their son in front of them. He told DC in the locker room beforehand that he would triangle choke Justin so as not to cause any serious damage. He goes to sleep, he wakes up. He doesn’t have a broken arm, smeshed face, etc. DC was speechless that at the highest level Khabib was able to say (with zero arrogance or irony) precisely how he was going to finish this fight before spending a second in the cage with Justin. When the inevitable came, Khabib didn’t want Justin’s parents to hear cheering whilst their son was unconscious or semi-conscious so he signalled to his corner. I’m the midst of all his grief he put the elders of the opponent’s side before his own team’s celebrations after weeks of work. For that, I can’t give enough respect.

khabib said afterwards he did not want to break his arm because Justin mother was there, so he switched for the triangle. thats another level s***

Started with his father's plan Ended with his mother's plan That's my hero🦅

People this is literally UNREAL. Khabib walks right into Justin's path without any hesitation, with so much certainty, this is not normal. Regardless of Justin being the strongest puncher in the division, Khabib seemed to KNOW all along that there was no chance he would lose. This kind of mindset does not exist, this is unique.

Justin: "I'm gonna break his legs till he can't walk" Khabib the entire fight: "Let's walk now"

I thought this would be Khabib's toughest challenge, but he showed there are levels to this game and nobody is close to his.

Respect to Gaethje. Nothing but smiles after getting choked unconscious & still eager to show his repects to khabib. Absolute class.

I legit cried, i felt his pain. Legend.

Gaethje's the same guy who said he’d rather go unconscious than tap against Khabib, and he ended up doing both

Justin is such a respectable person. After regaining consciousness from being choked out, he immediately goes over to Khabib to comfort him and show respect for the loss of Khabibs father.

Gaethje was actually piecing up Khabib pretty good with the striking and especially the those low kicks. Afterwards Khabib said it was the hardest he's ever been hit. Two Class Acts and all time greats...

We will never have another fighter like him, in every way. This is a once in a lifetime athlete and a once in a life time man❤️

I’ve never seen Justin breathing that heavily after first round. Crazy pressure

Gaethje: *Visbly taps* Jason Herzog: Damn somebody should stop this fight.

He just wanted his dad there, so heartbreaking. He did not enjoy that win at all, no wonder why he decided to retire and in his own words he didn’t want to carry on doing this without his father ❤

Khabib went out a monster. Wished he didn't lose his dad so soon. This performance was unstoppable. What a way to go out undefeated

Gaethje: taps Dominick Cruz: amazing defence by Gaethje

Khabib made Justin look like he’s never grappled in his life

8:21 He tells the crowd to stop cheering because Justin is unconscious. What an honorable act. Such a great guy, he will always be the GOAT.

Mad respect for khabib id love to meet this guy some day.

ref was so impressed from that triangle choke that he forgot to stop the fight...

In the game of blood, we witnessed a man who never bled. Respect.

Even his gloves didn’t want to come off of his hands, Such a true spiritual moment as a Warrior a Son a Father a Brother and a child of god. This man is what every man should strive to be and for their sons after them and to share the very qualities and values he carries.

Gaethje comforting Khabib mourning his father literally made me cry ❤

Justin: taps out Referee: Don't worry you will get a warrior's sleep

Khabib mentioned in an interview that he knows Justin is not gonna tap if he pulls up an arm bar, Khabib doesn't wanna break Justin's arm in front of his parents that's why he chose to choke him instead. What a guy.. Great example of an absolute monster but with a huge heart. 💪🙌

These are not 2 fighters, they are 2 warriors. What an amazing display of mutual respect.

The best part is the respect from both sides after the fight. Class and true professionalism. To this day is still one of my favourite fights.

Khabib is basically a final boss battle for every lightweight. But on IMPOSSIBLE

"I knew Justin is tough and would never tap, and I didn't want to break his arm, so I went for the choke so he can go to sleep instead" - Khabib, N. Eagle class 🦅

I love the UFC man the amount of War, Then Respect given after the fight with certain high level fighters doing so is always so motivating and inspiring. "If you think tough men are dangerous, wait until you see what weak men are capable of."

The most respectable Mma fighter in UFC history and possibly one of the greatest combat fighters in history

Justin was out and still came to Khabib to comfort him. RESPECT!!!!!!!

Khabib one of the best to ever do it. Gaethje was scared the whole time.

Man Khabib changes levels and shoots so fast its almost unbelievable. Forever the LW GOAT

Just think about it 29-0 and never bled during his career.

The end when he broke down in tears and Justin going over to comfort him is just incredible. That's how it should always be.

He fight just for his father's pride Real man right there

9:04 seeing this makes me wanna cry bro. Damn. Lost his father, kept it in til he finished the mission. And then his opponent has the respect for him to check on him after getting slept just moments before. Fucking beautiful

Justin is also a very class act. Consoling the man who just choked him out.

Justin after waking up from the choke: Hey man, why u crying? Here, lemme hug you buddy

Its khabib streak and it will never ever repeat in UFC ❤

What a fight, respect for both legendary fighters. Absolutely role models and inspiring.

Chased this man down like he owed him money.

Here after Khabib said Justin “hits like a truck”. And still Khabib was the one fearlessly pushing forward and dictating the pace

And I'm crying again.. 🥺 Besides my heart breaking for Khabib,, this was beautiful. Both amazing fighters. So much respect from both of them. Khabib please come back 🙏😭

Man of respect and dignity

"Everybody know his game, everyone know his game plan, but nobody can can stop him" ~Edson Barboza.

Dominic Kruz: Gaethje isn't tapping, those are the most vicious slaps I've ever seen landed on Khabib.

the most deserving champion in ufc history. this was such a great fight and moment for this sport

Gaethje coming down to kneel and pay his respects to Khabib after their fight. Both Class Acts and phenomenal fighters, these two. Wish I could’ve seen this live.

That transition as soon as he caught his leg was almost inhuman, like a spider wrapping a fly

(Justin Taps) Dominick Cruz: "Brilliant strategy by Justin. He is trying to gas Khabib out by dying."

It’s so weird, watching a fight with no fans. You can hear the footsteps in the octagon, the commentary team, the audience conversations, the grunts and talking of the fighters. There’s something special about it, and also very nerve-racking.

No fuí seguidor de Khabib pero para mí es el goat (29-0). Mucho respeto para este hombre como deportista y como ser humano❤

Literally everybody: "He tapped like 20 times, stop it ref" Ref: "I think he's still breathing, give him one more squeeze"

Walked him down like the fucking terminator and ate everything. What a machine!

Khabib Never bleed in his fight history, just tear drop of his eyes because his father, respect 🤝

Everyone has a chance with khabib until it goes to ground he's just lethal 🔥🔥🔥

Shoutout to DC for having unbiased commentary

Gaethje: tap 4 times Cruz: big tap from gaethje. He's trying to knock out khabib with those taps

Just the way you can hear the boards creaking makes it so real

when a fighter defend the title generally are purely defensive, but when khabib defended the title with other fighters he was purely offensive, it is out of ordinary

99.99% of people here already watched the fight and came back to watch the beautiful details

Gaethje is literally a legend, went from being asleep to waking up and hugging khabib knowing how he's feeling my utmost respect goes to you justin

Wholesome, I'm tearing

Respect khabib ❤ In khabib we trust Alhamdulillah alhamdulillah

Justin Gaethje looked like the happiest man in the cage, smiling and hugging Khabib. What a LEGEND 🙌

The way he was kicked in leg, started to fall, and then transfered to takedown is incredible. The speed of doing that is unbelievable

9:00 is just such an amazing moment, much respect to gaethje, what a lad!

Respect! Love the sportsmanship between the two! No egos. God is woth both of these men here!

A man who had never bleed in a competition of bloody sport.

Gaethje is the absolute man. Goes from choked unconscious immediately to hugging khabib smiling and congratulating his team. Absolutely love this dude, made me that much more proud of him after 291.

Gaethje with a fine act of class and grace after the loss. He knew that it was the rare occasion that the victor needed the consolation and he was gracious enough to provide it. This is a moment that humanity can look upon as a glitter of hope for our kind.

On the floor, Khabib is the best of all MMA athletes in the world. The best out there. Nobody comes close second.

Who else is here after Gaethje stuffed all of Chandler’s takedowns and almost took his head off? The fact that Khabib just walked through this same guy like it was nothing… Levels.

*"I came to the UFC to fight with top-level fighters and become the undisputed. Undefeated champion. This is my GOAL."* - Khabib Nurmagomedov

this is the beauty of a fight when it is over they respect each other..

Saygı, onur, ve sonsuz sevgi ❤ her iki sporcu kariyer ve karakterinin ulaşabileceği en üst zirvesinde, onları kıskanmamak mümkün değil.

The pressure Khabib puts on guys is unreal. No one does it like him

AFTER WATCHING JUSTIN VS CHANDLER TODAY, i saw how good khabib was

You can be anything unless you work everyday that's the beautiful words by Gaethje..Gaethje is a warrior. And one of the best fighter in UFC..khabib is from different planet

GOAT without discussion. And a Man.

Justin said he’d rather go to sleep than tap to Khabib, but the dude ended up doing both 😂😂

What kills me is being reminded that Khabib had lost his Father prior to this fight but stayed the course. He has my utmost respect.

Хабиб лучый боец

Love the respect shown from Gaethje, def one of my favorite fighters after this

I think Gaethje's sportsmanship and humbleness really shines here

"This would be khabib's toughest fight" the world before every khabib fight

Khabib and justin it true gentle man in ufc

Amazing how tired Justin was near the end of R1. Just look at his face. Dude was simply outclassed.

Khabib is so good that everyone learned how to pronounce Nurmagomedov.

*So let me get this...* Justin: Landed 22 significant strikes. Khabib: Landed 24 significant strikes + 1 successful takedown + 1 attempt of submission + Controlled the majority of the first round. *Two of the judges:* "We bet on Justin so we gonna give this round to him" 🤷‍♂️

Funfact : Khabib injured his toe told by his team at the post fight interview, and it does visible from round 1. And fought the best kicker in the division and won with that injury. Unreal

Khabib The Eagle Nurmagomedhov!!! ⭐ The GOAT❤❤❤❤❤

“Climb the mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.” - Khabib Nurmagomedov