Khabib Nurmagomedov has long been famous as one of the fighters who perform many volunteer activities, not only in the local community but also in the international scope.
The audience watching Khabib must still remember that he once refused to blunt Saudi's offer on recovery with McGregor to get $ 100 million – the champion only texted “If the people intend to pay me $ 100 million just to beat the prisoner again, it would be better to divide that money to the poor, go to charity to charity, is it better than nothing”.
What is more remarkable is with Khabib, he not only stops at raising money, but also really spends time and effort to come to people who are in trouble. Sometimes, Khabib Nurmagomedov is also called the Russian media as the “charity king” thanks to the volunteer activities he attended.
1. Help children suffer from neurological diseases
According to the manager of the Eagle MMA Arslan Dotsiev, Khabib Nurmagomedov spent a lot of his time at the Center for Children's Neuropology in Moscow, Russia. Khabib had his first visit to 2017, and the champion “was moved strongly”.
“I am sorry that I couldn't come here earlier,” Khabib said in an interview with RT Sports.
“I also have a few relatives who are suffering from neurological diseases, so I love the children here. I hope you are strong and overcome them. I hope that I will come and talk to you will bring more positive emotions.”
2. Humanitarian aid in Nigeria
After the victory over Conor McGregor at UFC 229, Khabib Nurmagomedov had a period of time suddenly diving on social networks. Only through Khabib's friends did he know that he was in Nigeria, raising a small amount of money to build medical centers and repair old wells for local people.
“Lightweight UFC Khabib Nurmagomedov is in Nigeria for humanitarian aid,” journalist Ariel Helwani wrote on Instagram.
“The main goal of the Khabib team is to repair the old water sources and build a medical station, in order to improve the health of the locals. Here is a picture of Khabib taken with children, along with a video of the wells they are planning to repair.”
While Khabib Nurmagomedov is busy in Nigeria, his teammate also conducted a similar humanitarian campaign in Mali – another country in West Africa.
3. Help drug addicts Hoan Luong
Part of the volunteer activities of “eagle” is to help drug addicts escape addiction and return to the community.
The noteworthy point is the help of Khabib Nurmagomedov is not limited to financial support. Khabib has arrived, acting with those who need help. According to what MMA Dagestan boxer Welterweight Magomedzaid Zaidov recounted, Khabib inspired and motivated the addicts by spending time talking to them.
In the interview, Magomedzaid Zaidov shared that he himself was an addict for 8 years. However, up to this point, he not only successfully detoxified but also a professional martial artist and a member of the Nurmagomedov team. Moreover, Zaidov is also running his own rehabilitation center.
“Khabib himself was very closely involved in the process of helping drug addicts. He helped a lot of people. There are 50 people he helped restore function,” Zaidov said.
“It is important that Khabib has taken time to come and talk to us. For those who need the attention, that gesture of Khabib is much more valuable than financial support. We are grateful when Khabib has devoted a lot of strength to this, for those who come from the homeland where he grew up.”
Also according to Magomedzaid Zaidov, this is just one of many charitable projects of Khabib Nurmagomedov. After Khabib's father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov died, Khabib was responsible for replacing his father's position in all the community assistance plans he had attended with the local departments.