Usman Nurmagomedov’s fourth Bellator (now PFL) lightweight title defense was a major success for the Dagestani camp at PFL Road To Dubai. Defeating Paul Hughes in a highly anticipated matchup, the fight truly was five rounds of non-stop action. For one little fan, it became arguably the most memorable night of his life, all thanks to Khabib Nurmagomedov. But what did ‘The Eagle’ do?

As Usman Nurmagomedov defended his title against Paul Hughes on January 25, his cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov sat in the corner instructing him. But while all eyes were on the fight, a camera caught a heartwarming moment featuring two MMA icons that went viral on the internet. In the video shared by MMAallout’s fight commentator Rio Altaie, the legendary Renzo Gracie approached Nurmagomedov and asked him to click a photograph with the journalist’s little son.

Without a second thought, ‘The Eagle’ got off from his chair and went on to click the photograph. Not just that, he also gave the boy a playful head rub before going back to the corner. This definitely was a core memory for the son as well as Altaie, as he shared the video on his X account with the caption, “I asked @RenzoGracieBJJ if my son can get a pic with @TeamKhabib and the two champs made me look good in front of my son #blessed #hamdulla.”

So, it was no surprise that such a beautiful moment soon went viral on the internet as fans couldn’t help but praise the heartwarming gesture by two legends of mixed martial arts. In fact, soon the comments of the post were flooded with some high praise for the Dagestani fighter at the cost of Conor McGregor. So, what did the fans have to say about ‘The Eagle’ and the Irishman? Let’s find out.

Fans draw comparisons between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor

As soon as the video hit the internet, fans were quick to share their thoughts on it. While many simply praised the gesture, some ex-Conor McGregor fans took the time to explain why they no longer support the Irishman. Taking to the comments, they explained that while they were against Khabib Nurmagomedov during his feud with ‘The Notorious,’ they now realize that the Dagestani is a much more humble man compared to the ever-so-controversial former UFC double champion.

Fans posted comments like, “Completely unlike Conor. Crazy to think I was once a Conor fan many, many years ago.” “Khabib >>> McGregor,” and “The older I’ve gotten, the more I respect @TeamKhabib and the less I respect @TheNotoriousMMA. It used to be the complete opposite.”

The video left many fans scratching their heads about how someone can even dislike someone like Khabib Nurmagomedov. The Dagestani lives his life by strict principles and makes sure that other fighters in his camp also adhere to them. So, with such kind gestures being the norm around here, fans simply questioned, “I don’t know how you don’t like Khabib. The guy is as traditional as they come with high morals and a high work ethic,” and “It blows my mind that people hate him.” Speaking of hate, many also took the opportunity to take a jibe at Frontier Airlines.

For the unaware, Khabib Nurmagomedov was recently entangled in a non-MMA-related controversy. The former UFC champion was removed from a flight from Las Vegas to San Francisco by a Frontier Airlines employee, and the incident went viral on social media. Targeting the company, the fans wrote, “Absolutely he travels in Frontier Airlines 😂.” “We know why he flies Frontier,” and “Hope he got a charter this time.” Well, it looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov definitely won the internet with this little gesture. But what do you think? Do you also think that ‘The Eagle’ is a humble man? Let us know in the comments.