UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov beats Conor McGregor both in the cage and in generosity – as these kindhearted stunts prove
World-famous Russian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov has a lot going for him. He is a two-time Combat Sambo World Champion, the reigning UFC Lightweight Champion and a multimillionaire whose net worth comes to an astounding US$30 million.
Even so, he clearly hasn’t let wealth and success go to his head. Instead of investing in fancy homes, expensive jewellery and luxury vehicles, Nurmagomedov has chosen to invest his wealth in a number of charitable causes and encourage his colleagues to do the same. Here’s a look at three ways that Khabib Nurmagomedov spends his money.
Giving to his opponent’s charity
After Nurmagomedov won his fight with Dustin Poirier, the two men swapped shirts. Nurmagomedov then promptly announced that he would sell the shirt that Poirier gave him and donate the money to Poirier’s charitable foundation, which works to provide clean drinking water to the Batwa pygmy children in Uganda. The sale generated US$100,000. UFC president Dana White, inspired by Nurmagomedov’s kind gesture, matched the funds from the sale, upping the total to US$200,000. Additionally, Poirier sold his fight kit and the shirt that Nurmagomedov gave him, raising an additional US$60,200 for his charity.
Giving to Africa
Personal Expenses
While other celebrities spend money just to make a statement, Nurmagomedov makes it a point to use his money on necessary expenses. As his manager Rizvan Magomedov recently noted, Nurmagomedov invests more money in caring for himself and preparing for his upcoming fights than he did in the past.
Some of these expenses include nutritionists, coaches, meals and hotels. Given the fact that Nurmagomedov relies on his physical health and abilities to earn a large portion of his income, it’s not surprising that he would make it a priority to care for his physical health and well-being.
Nurmagomedov has used his many gifts and abilities to accumulate a great deal of wealth. A great deal of his income comes from his fights, but he’s also a versatile, savvy businessman who has invested in a number of successful ventures.
He has used his fame to become a brand representative for a number of companies, including Toyota, Reebok and the Gorilla Energy Drink. He is the co-founder of a martial arts centre that is named after him and has several of his own brands. Furthermore, he gives masterclasses and lectures and plan to eventually open gyms in Europe, Russia and the Middle East.
Even so, Nurmagomedov has remained humble and approachable, caring more for the needs of others than his personal desires. His advice to others is well worth following: he tells fans to work hard and have perseverance. Given the fact that these words come from a highly successful person with so much future potential, one hopes that those who listen to him will heed his advice and follow his good example of giving to the less fortunate.
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The reigning UFC Lightweight Champion isn’t just the fighter who beat flamboyant hardman McGregor, he’s a charitable guy, too – with plans to raise millions for children in Africa