Five days after his 34th birthday, the UFC asked fans on Twitter what their favorite moment was from his time as a professional mixed martial artist.
Fans poured in with responses from across his career, but much of it concerned Conor McGregor and their infamous rivalry. One fan suggested that the aftermath of the two’s historic UFC 229 fight was the most enjoyable:
Another fan posted a funny recreation of Nurmagomedov knocking down McGregor:
Fans chimed in about the brutal beatdown the Irishman endured at the champion’s hands:
Some of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s iconic lines warranted a mention too.
Fans were divided on how they viewed his retirement:
One fan was just grateful to him for introducing Hasbulla to the world:
Khabib Nurmagomedov is firmly behind Islam Makhachev and his upcoming championship fight
‘The Eagle’ did not just leave the lightweight division with an undefeated and dominant legacy. He also left behind a worthy contender in Islam Makhachev, whom he groomed for years and touted as his successor.
Makhachev’s ten-fight win streak has earned him a title shot against former champion Charles Oliveira. The two will headline UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi and compete for the vacant lightweight belt.
Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen believes Khabib Nurmagomedov is more invested in Makhachev’s first championship fight than he ever was for his own fights. Sonnen said in an interview with MiddleEasy:
Watch the full interview below:
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