UFC Fighter Claims Putin Helped Build Gym for Khabib Nurmagomedov

Russian UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan stated in an interview with PBD Podcast that President Vladimir Putin supported the construction of a sports facility for former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in Dagestan. "Khabib was given money to build a gym. Putin built it for him. If you are a Russian fighter or wrestler, you are taken care of because you have done something for your country,” Tsarukyan said. His comments highlight what he described as strong institutional support for successful athletes representing Russia on the global stage.