Khabib Nurmagomedov undoubtedly ranks among the greatest fighters to have graced the UFC octagon. His unbeaten record in MMA speaks volumes about his prowess and sets him apart as one of the best in the business.

Following in Khabib’s footsteps is his protégé, Islam Makhachev, who emulates his mentor’s dominance and went on to become a champion in his own right. The discipline both fighters displayed played a pivotal role in their success, which they attribute to their early training under the watchful eye of Khabib’s father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.

With their elite level of skills, it would have been a treat to witness both Khabib and Islam square off in the octagon. Unfortunately, that never came to fruition, and it is unlikely to happen in the future. However, the two did fight each other when they were young, and a clip of their bout has recently surfaced online, leaving the MMA world stunned at the skills the young Khabib displayed. Just when fans thought they had seen the best of him, this video knocked their socks off.

UFC world is startled by Khabib Nurmagomedov submitting Islam Makhachev

The recently resurfaced clip showcases Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev in a fight that took place when they were very young. The clip has garnered a lot of attention, and for good reason. In the fight, ‘The Eagle’ put some flashy moves on display and submitted the young Makhachev with a flying armbar, ending the fight rather quickly.

The clip has since gone viral, with fans and experts praising Khabib’s skills, even from a young age. And it is clear that the fighter had a natural talent for the sport.

And most of them were left spellbound with the flying armbar.

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As most people haven’t seen Nurmagomedov do such moves in the UFC, it left them wondering what more the Russian could have done if he didn’t retire.

Eventually, it all came around in a full circle:

To sum it up, the young Khabib’s skills were appreciated by his fans, and it is no wonder that he went on to become one of the greatest fighters in UFC history. Islam Makhachev, his protégé, carries on his legacy with his own brand of dominance.

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