$17 Billion Worth Techie Asks Khabib Nurmagomedov to ‘Send Location’ After UFC Star’s Call Out

Billionaire CEO Pavel Durov gets ready to train with former lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.

$17 Billion Worth Techie Asks Khabib Nurmagomedov to ‘Send Location’ After UFC Star’s Call Out

Khabib Nurmagomedov with Pavel Durov (via X)

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Former lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently experiencing a great coaching run, guiding Umar Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev effectively. Both the fighters from Team Khabib have secured dominant victories at consecutive UFC events, showcasing their impressive consistency.

At the UFC 321 event at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, Nurmagomedov managed to meet billionaire CEO Pavel Durov. Durov is the CEO of Telegram with an estimated $17 million net worth and attended the fight event.

Durov also received a memorable opportunity to meet Khabib Nurmagomedov personally, as both individuals enthusiastically clicked friendly pictures together today. Following that meeting, Nurmagomedov publicly extended an interesting invitation, suggesting a potential joint training session could eventually happen. 

Brother @durov I see you always in the gym, I think it’s time you come and train with the brotherhood.

Khabib Nurmagomedov via X

Durov has shown interest in training regularly and maintaining a shredded physique, which has often impressed fans watching his disciplined lifestyle. While accepting the invitation from Khabib Nurmagomedov, the CEO used the champion’s iconic line confidently, saying, “Send location, brother”. 

Nurmagomedov is famous for his demanding training camps that emphasize relentless discipline and extremely intense physical conditioning for his athletes. Makhachev has repeatedly mentioned how challenging it feels to train under Nurmagomedov, highlighting the exhausting routines.

Despite facing one of his toughest ever training camps for UFC 322, the ultimate reward arrived when he successfully became a dominant double champion. In the past, Nurmagomedov has welcomed numerous well-known athletes into his intense training camps, recently including former flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson. 

It would be fascinating to watch when Pavel Durov eventually receives an exclusive opportunity to participate in Nurmagomedov’s training environment. This is not the first occasion where a tech billionaire pursued MMA aspirations, as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg previously demonstrated similar interest.

UFC lightweight praises Khabib Nurmagomedov’s camp after UFC 322

Ahead of UFC 322, Khabib Nurmagomedov stated Jack Della Maddalena represented the toughest stylistic challenge Islam Makhachev had ever faced. Makhachev debuted at welterweight after transforming his disciplined lifestyle, adopting stricter nutrition, and gaining significant mass to improve performance.

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev after UFC 322
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev after UFC 322 (via X)

He completed three demanding training camps across Dagestan, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States during the camp. His impressive victory served as another touching tribute to Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, whose philosophy still shaped Makhachev’s championship journey.

Following the significant win, respected voices throughout the MMA community praised Makhachev for displaying composure and dominance. Renato Moicano also credited Makhachev for demonstrating elite fight intelligence while also acknowledging Khabib’s crucial mentorship in refining high-level championship preparation.

But if you give Islam space, he’s going to get you in a submission. On the fifth motherfucker was crying. JDM looked like he was crying, like just the frustration. Defeated, yeah defeated mentally. That shows how good Islam is and how good Khabib’s camp is.

Renato Moicano via Show Me The Money Podcast 

Apart from capturing his second championship, Makhachev reclaimed the pound-for-pound number one ranking following his victory. He also matched Anderson Silva’s historic streak by earning another consecutive win, solidifying his status among the sport’s dominant champions.

After this milestone performance, Makhachev expressed interest in competing at the upcoming White House event. He is aiming for another groundbreaking moment in the coming year.

The Dagestani superstar has publicly shown enthusiasm about facing former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman next, believing their matchup could deliver competitive intrigue. However, several top contenders argue that Usman does not deserve the opportunity, leaving fans curious about what awaits Makhachev’s future journey.

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