By: Mike Bohn | December 31, 2017 12:20 am
Khabib Nurmagomedov further staked his claim to a UFC lightweight title shot Saturday night when he defeated fellow contender Edson Barboza in the UFC 219 co-main event.
Nurmagomedov (25-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) added another win to his perfect record in the pay-per-view bout at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, beating Barboza (19-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) by unanimous decision to strengthen his case for a crack at 155-pound gold.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Nurmagomedov’s victory over Barboza at UFC 219.
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We've arrived at the #UFC219 co-main event, where @TeamKhabib Nurmagomedov looks to stay unbeaten vs. @EdsonBarbozaJR in a high-stakes lightweight bout. https://t.co/x8VJmwnRt9 pic.twitter.com/sCjwnwTrM4
— MMAjunkie (@MMAjunkie) December 31, 2017
#UFC219 Closing Odds: Khabib Nurmagomedov (-410) vs. Edson Barboza (+330) – @FS1 @ufc @Jon_Anik @joerogan @DominickCruz @MMAOddsBreaker
— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) December 31, 2017
This should be 🔥
— Demetrious Johnson (@MightyMouseUFC) December 31, 2017
From cageside, it's absurd how much faster the pace of this fight already is compared to the last few
— Danny Austin (@DannyAustin_9) December 31, 2017
Khabib making that Octagon look like an 18 footer! #ufc219
— John Gooden (@JohnGoodenUK) December 31, 2017
Barboza is strong but is it just a matter of time befor she get his hands on him?
— Alexander Jay🗽 (@ALIAQUINTA) December 31, 2017
Khabib at a lot of kicks to the leg, and it wasn't pretty, but he finally got his hands on him and down. #ufc219
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) December 31, 2017
And just like that, Barboza is down and Khabib is posturing. #UFC219
— Matt Parrino (@MattParrino) December 31, 2017
GODDAMN KHALABEEB IS A WILD MAN
— Chase Sherman (@ChaseShermanUFC) December 31, 2017
Cruz be like, "Barbosa needs to get up asap."… NO SHIT!! #UFC219 pic.twitter.com/m7JYT9qCnX
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) December 31, 2017
I'm not sure I've ever seen a MMA grappler like Khabib Nurmagomedov.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) December 31, 2017
For 2 minutes, Borboza did a phenomenal job of staying on his feet and punishing Khabeeb's legs. Bet the last 3 minutes felt like an hour though.
— Sean O'Connell (@realOCsports) December 31, 2017
Khabib is a master at what he does #ufc219
— Jeremy Kennedy (@JeremyKennedyWC) December 31, 2017
Damn Khabib mauling him like a bear!
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) December 31, 2017
Khabibs a bear #ufc219
— Belal muhammad (@bullyb170) December 31, 2017
Khabib is mean and stuff. #UFC219
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) December 31, 2017
Holy cow Khabib! #ufc #khabibtime
— Roxanne Modafferi (@Roxyfighter) December 31, 2017
Rd2 will be worse…
— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) December 31, 2017
Holy shit!! Once Khabib takes you down it is legalized assault and battery!!
— Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) December 31, 2017
Khabib's ground offensive is unreal. #UFC219
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) December 31, 2017
My god this Khabib
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) December 31, 2017
Khabib tenacious getting the takedown then heavy top pressure and GNP. Edson slow to get up at the bell for rd 1 #ufc219
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) December 31, 2017
Some of the nastiest ground and pound I have ever seen. @ufc #ufc219
— Ray Borg (@tazmexufc) December 31, 2017
Holy shit @TeamKhabib . @EdsonBarbozaJR looks like he went 5 rounds in the first 😲
— Tyson Pedro (@tyson_pedro_) December 31, 2017
Never mind. This shit over lol. Edson done
— Kevin MTP Lee (@MoTownPhenom) December 31, 2017
@TeamKhabib is unreal! @ufc
— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) December 31, 2017
Throw in the towel
— Alexander Jay🗽 (@ALIAQUINTA) December 31, 2017
Javier Mendez just said to Khabib in between rounds: “this is fantastic. Tell Dana you love him.”
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) December 31, 2017
How do you say "No Mas" in Russian? @ufc #ufc219 #khabib
— Alex Chambers (@alexchambersmma) December 31, 2017
Pressure looking too strong for Barboza #ufc219
— Jon SuperSaiyan Tuck (@JonCruzTuck) December 31, 2017
Barboza needs a safety word #ufc219
— Belal muhammad (@bullyb170) December 31, 2017
It’s not only @TeamKhabib grappling, but also his G&P that might be some of the best in the @Ufc!
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) December 31, 2017
I can’t wait till I get my hands on Khabib.
— Kevin MTP Lee (@MoTownPhenom) December 31, 2017
I love @TeamKhabib. Congrats on the win and birth of your son!!!!!
— Coach (@CMPunk) December 31, 2017
Are you kidding me?
— Junior Dos Santos (@junior_cigano) December 31, 2017
I think Khabib is the best lightweight on the planet. #UFC219
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) December 31, 2017
Crazy pressure! Khabib is a monster!
— Douglas Lima (@PhenomLima) December 31, 2017
Longest Active UFC Win Streaks
Johnson, 13
St-Pierre, 13
Holloway, 12
Ferguson, 10
Khabib Nurmagomedov, 9#UFC219— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) December 31, 2017
#UFC219 results: @TeamKhabib Nurmagomedov def. Edson Barboza via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-25, 30-24) https://t.co/x8VJmwnRt9 pic.twitter.com/sCWaJqj0rc
— MMAjunkie (@MMAjunkie) December 31, 2017
For complete coverage of UFC 219, check out the UFC Events section of the site.
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