Khabib Nurmagomedov, Michael Bisping, Dominick Reyes react to Justin Gaethje defeating Tony Ferguson at UFC 249

Underdog Justin Gaethje delivered an impressive performance in the biggest fight of his career to end Tony Ferguson’s 12-fight winning streak ruthlessly to claim the UFC lightweight interim title in Florida on Saturday night. Gaethje stepped into the gap after Khabib Nurmagomedov could not travel from Russia and was forced to pull out of facing Ferguson for the fifth time. "The Highlight" repeatedly hit Ferguson with clean counter-punches that frequently had him back-pedalling before the end came at 3:30 in Round 5. Whole UFC world reacted to the fight, with the first comments coming from Nurmagomedov.

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— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) May 10, 2020

@Justin_Gaethje it was so impressive, congratulations. Very smart fight.

— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) May 10, 2020

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— michael (@bisping) May 10, 2020

The Fkin champ!!!! @Justin_Gaethje Congrats Homie!!!!! #ufc249 #greatfight #earnedthatshit

— Dominick Reyes (@DomReyes) May 10, 2020

Both of @Justin_Gaethje’s hands must be broken, one of the craziest things I’ve ever seen. I feel bad for Tony. #ufc249

— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) May 10, 2020

You gotta feel for Ferguson here. Phenomenal win streak, comes to a halt, without the chance to fight the king of the division, after 5 attempts of matching them up. Wild story. Gaethje become an absolute stud since his 2 losses within the UFC umbrella. #UFC249

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 10, 2020

Casual fans look at Gaethje as just a brawler. I’ve always said his technical prowess is very over looked but it was on full display tonight. Congrats @Justin_Gaethje and @TrevorWittman. To me, that fight was one of the most inspiring sporting events I have ever watched. #ufc249

— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) May 10, 2020

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