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Khabib Nurmagomedov shared an enticing trailer to celebrate the launch of two new branded products- PH Top Water and Fitroo Protein bars. The minute-long cinematic trailer sees ‘The Eagle’ engaged in an intense training session in the gym. Not to mention, the trailer includes ‘The Eagle’ traversing the scenic dunes in the UAE.

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Fans who have followed Khabib Nurmagomedov on social media would have seen him promote the aforementioned products in the past as well. The MMA community began taking notice of Nurmagomedov’s ventures outside the cage ever since he formally retired. He’s had his fingers in many pies since parting ways with the UFC in October 2020.

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‘The Eagle’ has maintained a busy schedule since retirement that has included several business ventures and coaching stints. He began resurfacing at the UFC Apex Facility in Las Vegas to corner several fighters from his Eagles MMA stable. Most notably, he’s played a hand in helping Islam Makhachev, Usman Nurmagomedov, and Umar Nurmagomedov on their journey towards supremacy in MMA.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov: A perennial icon

Despite his groundbreaking moves in the sphere of business, fans will always remember Nurmagomedov for his fighting prowess. His 29-0 record is nothing short of sensational and he’s still considered the best lightweight on the planet. The dominance he showcased right until his last fight in the UFC is something fans can’t forget.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov began breaking out in 2016, however, it wasn’t until his fight against Conor McGregor that he truly became a star. Ever since his comprehensive beatdown of McGregor, fans have taken note every time he stepped into the cage. Not to mention, he established unparalleled levels of recognition when he fought in the UAE on a few occasions.

Attaining mainstream stardom isn’t something that everyone can do, however, Nurmagomedov has truly seized the moment. It’s unclear if he’ll ever resurface in the UFC, but there’s no doubt that fans will be hoping for an eventual return. The lightweight division has now moved on without ‘The Eagle’. However, his shadow continues to loom over.

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Darryl Pinto is a senior MMA writer and editor at EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his Sport Business Management degree out of Humber College, Canada and has completed nearly 3 years with the organization. He has also served as the Head of Content for the MLB department.

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