“Rather go to a gym women are allowed” – Fans react to Khabib Nurmagomedon opening new gym in Abu Dhabi
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is opening his own gym in Abu Dhabi, and fans are looking forward to it.
Khabib Nurmagomedov opens a new gym in Abu Dhabi (Image Courtesy - The Mirror)
UFC Hall of Famer and former champ Khabib Nurmagomedov is coming up with a surprise for the fans. UFC fighter who vacated the UFC lightweight championship belt after holding it for like 4 years can see him in action again.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is coming up with 1,500 square meters of gym space in Abu Dhabi. This gym will be inspired by the training of MMA and strength training, and members will be advised to follow the fitness philosophy that former champs follow. This gym was constructed by Palm Sports on Yas Land. This will be the headquarters or home of Khabib’s gym franchise.
As Khabib Nurmagomedov showcased a clean and promising performance in the octagon, the gym will provide a five-star experience, which will give tough competition to the world-class gyms. Many gyms have only weight training facilities, but this gym will have an MMA cage facility as well. It will be a complete package for those who are interested in MMA and also want a good physique.
There will be a proper cardio section as well as a swimming pool. That’s not all, Khabib himself made the suggestion to include all the required facilities as per Fouad Darwish, Chief Executive of Palm Sports. Fouad said, “We are taking our commitment to and promotion of mixed martial arts to a new level through this strategic alliance with Khabib Nurmagomedov.” The construction of the gym started way back when Champ had a good hold on the UFC lightweight belt.
Fans looked excited as the Khabib Nurmagomedov gym will open soon
Khabib was training with American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) when he was building up his legacy, and after his retirement, everything changed for the UFC Hall of Famer. Khabib started coaching in place of his dad after his demise in 2020. Later, after Islam Makhachev won the title, he left the coaching part as well. But for the fans, it was a moment of joy when they heard about the news of his gym opening.
Sharing a wide spectrum of reactions online, here’s what fans have to say:
Most of the fans looked very excited, and they spammed the tweets to take the gym membership. But for some, it was not a joyous moment, as they took a dig at Khabib’s past statement by saying, “Rather go to a gym, women are allowed.” It will be more like a gym, which fans, around the world can visit after traveling to this tourist place in Abu Dhabi.
Fans are already expecting Khabib to be present in the gym when they start or resume their fitness journey. Khabib Nurmagomedov has already hinted at his return to coaching. Now this gym opening can boost the fans’ morale to spend their time in the gym more effectively.
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