Twitter reacts to Khabib Nurmagomedov's title defense over Dustin Poirier at UFC 242

IT'S. FINALLY. TIME.

Khabib Nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) and @DustinPoirier are about to unify the lightweight championship in the #UFC242 main event. https://t.co/OQYAgXKsVZ pic.twitter.com/K9c4ixAXNU

— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) September 7, 2019

.@UFC Lightweight Title Closing Betting Odds:@TeamKhabib (-435) vs. @DustinPoirier (+335) #UFCAbuDhabi #UFC242 Live Now -> @ESPN+ #PPV @Jon_Anik @DominickCruz @MMAOddsBreaker https://t.co/ts9S86Wj7z

— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) September 7, 2019

Poirier opens with a low kick. Khabib out at range looking for his chance to dip into the pocket. #UFC242

— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) September 7, 2019

Khabib has a leg and has dustin against the cage

— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) September 7, 2019

When Khabib fights it looks like he’s almost raping his opponents

— Benito Lopez (@Savage_530) September 7, 2019

Nurmagomedov’s chain wrestling is just incredible. #UFC242

— Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) September 7, 2019

Vicious grappling from Khabib here. Just absolutely vicious, but Poirier is hanging in there as best as possible. A neck crank moments ago looked miserable

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) September 7, 2019

10-9 Khabib

Dominant round for Khabib. Poirier working to hit switches, but ending up on the wrong end of them each time.

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) September 7, 2019

20-17 for Khabib… Unless Khabib gets really tired fast, Dustin is is deep trouble

— E. Casey Leydon (@ekc) September 7, 2019

“I can’t get him the fuck off me, man,” Poirier tells his corner on the stool after Round 2. #UFC242

— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) September 7, 2019

Very difficult for Poirier to get the hooks on the guillotines because of how slippery both men are

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) September 7, 2019

Khabib Nurmagomedov submits Dustin Poirier in the third. The sheet pace, pressure, control this man has. Unbelievable.

— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) September 7, 2019

If I had that neck like that it be a wrap

— Brian Ortega (@BrianTcity) September 7, 2019

Damn! 28-0! #UFC242

— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) September 7, 2019

Wow complete dominance @TeamKhabib. Against super tough Poirier #ufc242

— Caroline Pearce (@CarolinePearce) September 7, 2019

mark my words @TheNotoriousMMA will win the rematch

— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) September 7, 2019

Many have tried , none have succeeded . Watching Khabib fights are amazing . The calmness , the control , the ability to break his opponent’s will to compete is outright fascinating #UFC242

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) September 7, 2019

No matter what the outcome I’m always riding with my guy! Still a champions heart and tremendous human being! @DustinPoirier #ufc242

— Phil Daru (@DaruStrong) September 7, 2019

Damn Khabib made him quit! Beast.

— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) September 7, 2019

They switched shirts Great sportsmanship #UFC242

— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) September 7, 2019

Watching Dustin Poirier in agony is awful. Truly, truly awful.

— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) September 7, 2019

@DustinPoirier keep your head up buddy! You’re amazing!!! #UFC242

— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) September 7, 2019

Khabib Nurmagomedov ties Tony Ferguson for the longest active UFC win streak with his 12th consecutive victory in the Octagon. #UFC242

— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) September 7, 2019