Khabib Nurmagomedov Landing Flying Armbar: UFC News: Former lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is still one of the most well-liked stars in the UFC after retiring in October 2020. With 34.8 million Instagram followers, “The Eagle” is still one of the most well-known MMA fighters on the platform. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSports.IN
Khabib’s accomplishments in the UFC are well recognised, but more is needed to know about his history before he joined the organisation, especially before he turned professional in 2009.
MMA Fans Thrilled As Video Reaurfaces of 18-Year-Old Khabib Nurmagomedov Landing Flying Armbar Before UFC Debut
Any video related to Khabibs Nurmagomedov’s early years before he turned into a professional UFC fighter, seems to take over the internet by uproar. This time too, it is no different, an Instagram account @fightwavee has shared a video where viewers can see young 18- year-old Khabib making a flying armbar to pin down his opponent to the ground.
The training session is not a professional fight but a friendly practice match, but still, the video has gotten MMA fans thrilled as they call him “ The most complete fighter world”.
MMA Fans Thrilled As Video Reaurfaces of 18-Year-Old Khabib Nurmagomedov Landing Flying Armbar Before UFC Debut-“Complete Fighter”
Khabib has already announced his retirement as a fighter in 2020 after he emerged victorious against his fellow opponent Justin Gaethje after having successfully defended the UFC lightweight title for the third time, his announcement of retirement was a shock to MMA lovers. But the fighter was determined to leave combat sports as per the promise he made to his mother upon his father’s sudden demise.
Various attempts were made post the announcement to get the fighter back into UFC, but to no success, and finally, it was announced by Dana White on his official Twitter page that Khabib will not be returning. He is the only fighter to have held the UFC Lightweight Champion Title for the longest time, i.e., from April 2018- March 2021.
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