Khabib Nurmagomedov Incites Controversy By Posting Old Photo Holding Gun

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Top UFC lightweight contender Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov has stirred up quite a bit of controversy over social media recently.

The undefeated Dagestani wrestler recently took to both his official Twitter and Instagram accounts to post an old picture of himself holding a gun, labeling himself as a ’15 years old salted gangster’.

Check it out below:

While the picture may not be the most appropriate in general, the timing couldn’t be any worse as well.

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Although Nurmagomedov doesn’t live in America, there was a recently a tragic shooting in Orlando, Florida. The incident was devastating and has taken over headlines in the last few days.

Nurmagomedov’s fans have surely brought it to him on social media, expressing their disproval of the picture.

“The Eagle” recently returned from a long layoff due to injuries to demolish UFC newcomer Darrel Horcher in April. It’s expected that he will next take on the winner of July’s title fight between champion Rafael dos Anjos and Eddie Alvarez.