Vladimir Putin’s $20 Million worth gifts to Khabib Nurmagomedov after Conor fight REVEALED by Dana White
Khabib Nurmagomedov's rise to the top of the UFC and his win over Conor McGregor made him some friends in the high levels, as per Dana White.
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Dana White claims Khabib Nurmagimedov recieved $20 million property from Vladimir Putin after win against Conor McGregor (via Imago/ITVX)
Fighting in the octagon remains a sport filled with pride and zeal all around the world. This is especially true when national pride comes into play. The legendary fight between Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov and Irish Conor McGregor played right into it. According to Dana White, Russian President Vladimir Putin gifted Nurmagomedov a valuable property for the win. A brawl also ensued after his epic win.
White shared this information on a recent podcast appearance. He claimed Putin called Khabib before he even returned to his locker room after beating Conor McGregor. This is what he said:
He didn't even make it back to his dressing room after the fight, and Putin was on the phone. Putin gave him and his father, like, $20 million worth of property in Russia.Dana White via Games with Names Podcast
White had said fighters lose the motivation to fight after they reach this level of fame and wealth. Khabib and Putin have met publicly several times. Putin has attended Khabib’s fights, and Khabib was photographed meeting with Putin.
Their relationship has fueled speculation over the years. The gifts underscore Putin’s efforts to promote Russian athletics. Khabib was a prime candidate for Putin’s support as an undefeated Russian MMA champion. The property and other gifts are likely Putin’s way of honoring Khabib’s success.
Fight fans reacted to Dana White revealing Vladimir Putin’s gift to Khabib Nurmagomedov
The Nurmagomedov family receiving a 20 million dollar property from the Russian President took the MMA community by storm. This came after Khabib’s win against Conor McGregor. Fans reacted strongly to White’s statements on social media. They offered opinions about Khabib, Putin, and the extravagant gifts.
Many users expressed surprise at the lavish prizes but said the gifts explain Khabib’s decision to retire undefeated. Some fans doubted White’s claims and said the gifts sounded far-fetched. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
The reactions underscored Khabib’s fame and political importance as an undefeated Russian MMA champion. Putin likely rewarded Khabib to bolster national athletics. The purported gifts provided an insight into the relationship between Russia’s president and the MMA legend. White’s statements illuminated fans about the privileges that come with being a Russian sports hero.
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