Khabib Nurmagomedov is a name that needs no introduction when it comes to the world of mixed martial arts. The retired UFC lightweight champion is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters to ever step inside the octagon. With a record of 29-0, Khabib‘s dominance in the sport is unquestionable. In October 2020, he announced his retirement from the UFC after defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254.

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Nurmagomedov was usually present in his protégé, Islam Makhachev’s corner up until recently. After his complete separation from the sport of MMA, fans have rarely seen ‘The Eagle’. However, the former lightweight champ gave his fans a glimpse of himself when he posted some travel pictures on Instagram.

Fans react to Khabib Nurmagomedov Traveling

Nurmagomedov recently posted a bunch of pictures and videos on his Instagram where he can be seen exploring Egypt. The post went viral and in just one hour; it had more than 200,000 likes.

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Here are some of the fan reactions –

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One fan said – “Where are you, everyone here wants to meet you”

Another one said – “Turn around for Algeria, it’s not done”

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One fan pointed out – “You were supposed to spend time at home with your family.”

One fan said – “My man always looks camera shy”

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Another fan called Nurmagomedov out – “You said that I want to spend time with my family but now you are in egypt I don’t understand ”

One fan jokingly said – “Khabib is posing like every girl that goes travelling with her friends”

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s life post MMA retirement

After his retirement, ‘The Eagle’ was coaching fellow Dagestani fighters for some period of time. Fans could see him at Islam Makhachev’s corner. But recently, Nurmagomedov announced his plans to distance himself from the world of MMA completely. He said he wanted to devote all his time to his family. This was also the reason why Nurmagomedov did not even travel to Australia for a single day to mentor the current lightweight champ at UFC 284.

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But after seeing his traveling pictures, fans are speculating that since Nurmagomedov is open to traveling now, they might also see him in Makhachev’s corner in a possible rematch against Alexander Volkanovski. Without his mentor by his side, Makhachev had a considerably tough time in his last match.

What do you think about Nurmagomedov’s future plans? Do share with us 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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