Rare images of Khabib Nurmagomedov's incredible reaction to Conor McGregor's 13 second knockout of Jose Aldo has surfaced online.
McGregor dethroned Aldo of the UFC featherweight title in just 13 seconds back in December 2015 at UFC 194.
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Everyone in attendance at the MGM Grand Garden Arena were left shocked and stunned including Nurmagomedov who cut a priceless reaction to McGregor's victory.
He stood up from his seat Octagon side and looked emotionless as he locked his eyes on a celebratory McGregor.
Video footage of Nurmagomedov's reaction also surfaced online via BT Sport.
Of course, Nurmagomedov and McGregor fought three years later in an explosive championship bout at UFC 229 in October 2018. The Russian fighter submitted the Irishman to defend his UFC lightweight title then ignited a huge post-fight brawl.
A rematch has been mooted with UFC president Dana White urging McGregor to wait for the winner of Nurmagomedov vs. Justin Gaethje.
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"I think the best thing for him, I'm not saying this is what's going to happen, but in my opinion, he lets this Gaethje-Khabib fight play out and he fights the winner," he said.
"I think that's the smartest move for him. But, you know him, maybe he wants to fight before that and if he does, we can figure something out. I think that is the move for him right now."
Nurmagomedov vs. Gaethje is slated for September with McGregor in line to face the winner.
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