The First Punch

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[The First Punch @TheFirstPunch2]

@TheNotoriousMMA And by defense, are you referring to locking your toes in the cage, grabbing his gloves, and illegal knees to the head, while he was on top of you? If so, cool man..

[Joe Rogan Podcast News @joeroganhq]

Just how good was Khabib.

[RJILEY @NormanRj81572]

@TeamKhabib UFC CLASSROOM

[khabib nurmagomedov @TeamKhabib]

My count is 56 former drug addicts, at my rehabilitation centers in Dagestan, that I treated.
Come to Dagestan @TheNotoriousMMA they'll take care of you here.
Mexico didn't help you, as far as I can see.

[Ali Abdelaziz @AliAbdelaziz00]

Last night at the fight was an unfortunate situation. In this internet world we live in, people think they can say anything, do anything, and bully others without consequences. But you have to understand — when you do something, you will be held accountable for it. Your words and actions towards people have a price. This is the same reason so many children around the world get bullied: nobody holds the bullies accountable.
And especially with this team — they are some of the most respectful and honorable people you will ever meet. But don’t cross the line. If you do, you will face the consequences of your actions.
God bless you. Have a nice day.”

[Championship Rounds @ChampRDS]

What Islam Makhachev told Craig Jones after the fight:

"You're jiu jitsu not working. You have to come Dagestan for 2-3 years." 😭😭 #UFC322

[sinbad @sinbadplays]

@Nolimitsu_ @TeamKhabib @AnkalaevM

[khabib nurmagomedov @TeamKhabib]

Congratulations Brother @AnkalaevM you made a history 👏 it was amazing performance against very tough opponent.

[The First Punch @TheFirstPunch2]

Ramadan, Hamadan, Comic con.. Don’t matter. Ank is your new 205 #ufc313

[ACD MMA @acdmma_]

Islam Makhachev on Conor McGregor:

“He will never be the same as he was before the fight with Khabib. He can't forget”

“The most he can do is hit an old man in a bar, get into a squabble with a woman, spit on people. That is all he is capable of at the moment.”

via @MatchTV

[The First Punch @TheFirstPunch2]

@danawhite are you going to have press conference about this? Or maybe about Conor dropping the N word? Or maybe about half the stuff that comes out of Strickland or Conor’s mouth? #ufc #khabib #ConorMcGregor

[Championship Rounds @ChampRDS]

Conor McGregor spit in this guys face after he yelled “Let’s go Khabib” 😬

“I spit in your face, what you do? Nothing.”

#UFC #MMA

[Championship Rounds @ChampRDS]

Conor McGregor spit in this guys face after he yelled “Let’s go Khabib” 😬

“I spit in your face, what you do? Nothing.”

#UFC #MMA

[Dovy🔌 @DovySimuMMA]

Beautiful Shara and Bisping moment https://t.co/JEYkf4ZcEH

[Omer Osman @OmerOsman200]

“Don’t forget, Ireland is the biggest support in the world for Palestine. We love you guys because you support our brothers and sisters in Palestine.”

Khabib Nurmagomedov showing love to Ireland because they support Palestine. ❤️🇵🇸

#FreePalestine

[ACD MMA @acdmma_]

A child wanted a pic with Khabib Nurmagomedov so Renzo Gracie went over to ask him and he left his corner to do it with no hesitation ❤️

🎥 @ParamPam1990

[The First Punch @TheFirstPunch2]

Mf’ers are acting like Merab beat Khabib. Their camp still won 2/3 fights. Salty Connor fans have been waiting for their camp to finally take a loss. It was a close fight. Umar damage,but gassed out and broke his hand. I’d like to see it ran back. #UFC311

[Ali Abdelaziz @AliAbdelaziz00]

@UNmgdv broke his hands first round no excuse no excuse Alhamdulillah for everything

[The First Punch @TheFirstPunch2]

Umar’s broken hand #UFC311

[Ali Abdelaziz @AliAbdelaziz00]

Now people understand why @MAKHACHEVMMA is the pound for pound best fighter of this generation. He’s willing to fight anyone, anytime, anywhere

[Michael Chandler @MikeChandlerMMA]

If you’re going to kick our GOAT off the plane for a little accent, please start making passengers do a physical and mental fitness aptitude test before you let them sit in the exit row after uttering a one word, one syllable, “yes.” Because I’ve seen some slugs in the exit row on flights. @TeamKhabib