UFC 254 Results - Khabib Nurmagomedov Retires After Submitting Justin Gaethje ↑ Grab this Headline Animator Khabib Nurmagomedov did a good job, successfully defending the UFC Lightweight title with a second round submission victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 but that wasn't all, as he broke down in tears, laid down his gloves and announced his retirement from the Sport. Khabib was sure, this was going to be his first and last time, walking into the Octagon without his father, whom he lost few months back due to COVID 19 complications. However, a technical Submission was enough to leave with an unblemished record, 29 wins out of we 29 fights. “Today I want to say it was my last fight. No way I’m gonna come here without my father,” Nurmagomedov said. “It was first time after what happened with my father. When UFC called me with Justin, I talked with my mother three days. She don’t (want me) to go fight without father, but I promised her it’s gonna be my last fight. And if I give