Khabib Nurmagomedov offers to help Patrice Evra in his MMA debut: "I'll teach you how to crush people."

The news that former soccer player Patrice Evra, who played for Manchester United, Juventus, and the French national team, among others, would be making his mixed martial arts (MMA) debut spread like wildfire last Friday, April 25th. The Frenchman will fight on May 23rd with PFL, one of the largest promotions in the world. The fight will be amateur, so the rounds will last three minutes. In response to the news, Khabib Nurmagomedov offered his help to the athlete.

The Russian has shown himself to be a football fan on several occasions, going several times to see Real Madrid play. However, Khabib is not known for his passion on the court, but for his ability inside the octagon. The Dagestan native is one of the greatest fighters in the history of the UFC , the best company in the world. With 29 wins and no losses, the Eagle (his nickname) never bled inside the cage and retired on a high, as the lightweight champion (155 pounds or 70.3 kilos) of Dana White's company.

Therefore, if Evra has Khabib on his side, success is a factor. "Bro, you don't need this. If you need to fight, I'll fight for you. Send me the location... I'll teach you how to crush people, " the Russian laughed at the former footballer in a phone call. Between now and his fight at PFL Paris, the historic Manchester United full-back could receive a visit from the heir to the Nurmagomedov clan to prepare for the fight.

That someone with a settled life like Patrice Evra decided to immerse himself fully in a discipline as demanding as MMA speaks volumes about how the sport has permeated society in recent years. It has gone from being practically a niche sport to being one that attracts interest from all walks of life. Furthermore, the Frenchman emphasized on social media that he was serious about his preparation and his fight. "Grateful for the effort. Honored to train hard in a discipline I deeply respect . It's not about the destination; I'm completely in love with the journey. (I can't show you everything, guys, but believe me, I'm not joking.)"