"I'm gonna fight for you" - Khabib Nurmagomedov promises to "teach smashing" after Patrice Evra's MMA debut call
- Patrice Evra, a 43-year-old former Manchester United defender, will make his MMA debut at PFL Europe: Paris on May 23 at Accor Arena.
- Out of admiration for MMA, Evra sought advice from Khabib Nurmagomedov, a retired UFC lightweight titleholder who also lives in Dubai.
- Nurmagomedov responded enthusiastically, offering to train Evra and saying, "I'm going to teach you how to smash people" while emphasizing readiness for their meeting.
- Evra showed his strong dedication by expressing a desire to train with Nurmagomedov, emphasizing his respect for the sport and eagerness to learn from an expert despite his limited experience.
- This athlete crossover has attracted global attention and suggests Nurmagomedov’s involvement could help Evra improve ahead of his debut in an unfamiliar sport.
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