The Eagle that soared in the UFC recently landed in an unexpected arena. Khabib Nurmagomedov showed off his playful side on Instagram. He struck a pose that caught the eye of none other than Real Madrid’s superstar, Jude Bellingham.
Nurmagomedov channelled his inner Jude Bellingham. He posted a series of photos from a football training session, mimicking the celebrations of Real Madrid stars. A Russian MMA champion doing a British footballer’s celebration and the footballer loving it is not something fans get to see often.
Bellingham himself spotted the post and couldn’t resist reacting. He shared it on his Instagram story with a simple emoji comment. This comment was an acknowledgment of mutual respect summed up in a bunch of emojis.
The undefeated MMA legend always had a soft spot for the beautiful game of soccer. In fact, he once confessed that becoming a fighter was almost an accident. Khabib Nurmagomedov’s love for football isn’t just a passing fancy, though. He’s a devoted Real Madrid fan and has even met some of the sport’s biggest names.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Issues Stark Warning To Antonio Rudiger To “Be Careful” After 1v1 Challenge
Nurmagomedov has always had a soft spot for soccer. His love for Real Madrid is no secret. But recently, things took an unexpected turn. It all started with a simple social media post. The undefeated UFC champ shared photos of himself enjoying a football game. He tagged some Real Madrid stars, including Antonio Rudiger. Little did he know, this would spark a playful challenge.
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Rudiger, never one to back down, responded with his own flare. He shared Khabib Nurmagomedov’s post on his Instagram story and threw down the gauntlet. The Real Madrid star suggested a 1v1 match, but ‘The Eagle‘ had other ideas.
“1 vs. 1 is not football. This is MMA. Be careful,” Nurmgomedov responded to the story.
Antonio Rudiger is a tough defender, but stepping into the octagon with Khabib? That’s a whole different ball game and not the wisest move. But, this is all in good fun. Khabib Nurmagomedov’s love for soccer runs deep. He once dreamed of being a footballer himself but ended up being one of the most dominant fighters the world has ever seen!
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