Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje Meet Ahead of PFL New York Event

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje shared a friendly encounter in New York as they prepare for their respective roles in the upcoming PFL main event.

<p>UFC legends Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje met in New York this week, six years after their last fight at UFC 254, where Nurmagomedov submitted Gaethje.</p><p>Both fighters are in the city for the PFL New York main event featuring Usman Nurmagomedov and Archie Colgan, with Gaethje supporting Colgan in his attempt to defeat Usman's undefeated record.</p><p>The two former rivals displayed mutual respect during their encounter, exchanging friendly greetings as they crossed paths at the fighters' hotel. This event marks Usman's final contracted bout with PFL, and speculation surrounds his potential move to the UFC afterward.</p>