With retirement keeping Khabib Nurmagomedov hidden from the spotlight, his fans yearn for his smallest glimpses. The ‘Eagle’ shocked the world at UFC 254 when he defeated Justin Gaethje and announced his retirement. With a perfect record of 29-0, fans were hungry to see more of the Russian MMA fighter.

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However, Nurmagomedov did not desire to fight without his father by his side, who passed away due to Covid. During his retirement announcement, Nurmagomedov revealed the promise he made to his mother; about never fighting in the cage again. Ever since then, Nurmagomedov has slowly been going into the shadows of inactivity.

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In late 2022, ‘Eagle’ announced his decision to step away from the role of coaching as well. For the last few months, fans have rarely seen the undefeated UFC star anywhere on social media. However, a vintage picture of Nurmagomedov has recently made its way onto Twitter.

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Fans see a glimpse of young Khabib Nurmagomedov

Nurmagomedov hails from the mountains of Dagestan, and his childhood has been filled with wild tails of rigorous training and bear fighting. However, fans have rarely seen any pictures or videos of him from his early. But recently, they got a chance to see Nurmagomedov‘s teenage looks.

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Two days ago, a Twitter user named ‘MiracleM96’ posted an old picture of Khabib with his cousins. According to the comments, the photo is around 18 years old. It has Khabib Nurmagomedov, Abubakar Nurmagomedov, Umar Nurmagomedov, Bellator fighter Usman Nurmagomedov, and a few others.

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Fans have had some interesting reactions to this picture. Some fans were astounded by the noticeable age difference between Khabib and his cousins. While some were confused about who all are there in the photos. Here are some of the fan reactions –

Many fans had humorous observations.

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Some talked about their age.

Meanwhile, many others were confused about Khabib’s cousins.

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Also, it seems like fans kept a sharp eye on this picture.

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Many fans also compared Khabib’s looks to his cousin Abubakar Nurmagomedov.

Not wrong to say that fans had a fun time seeing this photo.

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Some said Khabib looks like a bully.

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Another fan pointed out –

Fans definitely had a gala time visiting Nurmagomedov’s early days. What is your reaction to seeing these pictures? Let us know in the comments below.

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Sushant Sharma is a UFC Content Analyst at EssentiallySports. A senior writer with almost 1000 articles under his belt, Sushant is always scanning the MMA landscape for current trends and breaking news. His knowledge and expertise in the sport are well-reflected in the ‘Opinion’ pieces he churns out from time to time. Sushant’s impactful style of writing has earned him a mention from boxing champion turned MMA star Claressa Shields. He is a constant presence in the live coverage team, updating the fans with all the latest news from live events in real time. In his free time, Sushant trains in combat sports and powerlifting. He is an accomplished powerlifter with silver and bronze medals at the State level. You can reach out to him at

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