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Despite retiring in October 2020, former lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov remains one of the most popular figures in the UFC. \u2018The Eagle\u2019 is still amongst the most high-profile MMA fighters on Instagram, with a massive 34.8m followers on the social media platform.<\/p>\n

Part of Khabib Nurmagomedov\u2019s legend stems from the fact that he was able to hang up his gloves without ever suffering a defeat. He gave up the UFC lightweight title and ended his career with a stunning record of 29-0.<\/p>\n

While Khabib\u2019s exploits in the UFC are well-known, his career prior to joining the promotion, particularly before he turned professional in 2009, is still somewhat clouded in mystery.<\/p>\n

A few years ago, for instance, footage that reportedly showed a young Khabib wrestling a bear<\/a> immediately went viral across the internet.<\/p>\n

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Post-Soviet visuals. 1997. Khabib Nurmagomedov wrestling a bear in Dagestan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Post-Soviet visuals. 1997. Khabib Nurmagomedov wrestling a bear in Dagestan. https:\/\/t.co\/hVHdMdGGTn<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Now, another video of a teenage Khabib seems likely to spread across social media like wildfire. Instagram user @lefthookclub has posted footage of \u2018The Eagle\u2019 in what looks to be an amateur bout of some kind against an unknown opponent.<\/p>\n

Remarkably, the bout ends with the future UFC Hall of Famer submitting his foe with a perfectly-timed flying armbar.<\/p>\n

@lefthookclub posted the clip with a humorous shot at current UFC star Raul Rosas Jr, who lost to Christian Rodriguez earlier this month.<\/p>\n

\u201cWho you taking, 18-year-old Khabib or Raul Rosas Jr?\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Interestingly enough, while Khabib Nurmagomedov finished 11 opponents via submission during his MMA career, including five in the UFC, the armbar was not a hold he used to force a tapout.<\/p>\n\n

Is Khabib Nurmagomedov ever going to fight again?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Khabib Nurmagomedov<\/a> famously announced his retirement in October 2020, after submitting Justin Gaethje to retain his UFC lightweight title for the third time.<\/p>\n

Many fans were stunned at Khabib\u2019s decision to hang up his gloves, as he appeared to be at the peak of his powers at the time. However, \u2018The Eagle\u2019 had previously made a promise to his mother to walk away from the sport, and clearly wanted to stick to that promise.<\/p>\n

Since then, a number of attempts have been made to pull Khabib out of retirement, including fighters such as Charles Oliveira<\/a> and Conor McGregor.<\/p>\n

However, despite his own attempts to entice \u2018The Eagle\u2019 back into action, UFC President Dana White stated on his Twitter account in March 2021 that Khabib would not be returning.<\/p>\n

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29-0 it is. <\/p>\n

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