Following Islam Makhachev’s recent UFC welterweight championship victory and cousin Umar Nurmagomedov’s return to bantamweight contention, Khabib Nurmagomedov reached out to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov for an unexpected invitation. In a public post, Khabib told Durov, “Brother, I see you always in the gym. I think it’s time you come and train with the brotherhood.” Durov, who is known for attending UFC events in the Middle East and maintaining a disciplined lifestyle, promptly replied, “Send location, brother.” 

The exchange, which quickly went viral, highlights the growing connections between tech moguls and elite athletes. If Durov accepts, he could join a group that has benefited many fighters and celebrities, following trends set by the likes of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg’s interest in MMA. Khabib’s camp continues to train champions across divisions.

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