Khabib Nurmagomedov Offers to Help Soccer Star Patrice Evra Prep for PFL Debut

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Khabib Nurmagomedov checks in with Patrice @Evra ahead of the former French football captain’s PFL MMA Debut on Friday 23rd May 👀

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Patrice Evra has the option to enlist some high-profile coaching for his Professional Fighters League debut.

The retired French soccer star will make his MMA debut at the PFL Europe 2 event scheduled for May 23 in Paris. In a recent phone conversation captured by the promotion, former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov offers his services to Evra as he prepares for his new endeavor.

“I’m here in Dubai. I told you many times, send me location, and I'm going to find you," Nurmagomedov said. "Send location, tell me where are you? When I see you, you have to be ready and that's it. Other things I'm going to take care of. I'm going to teach you how to smash people.”

Evra was a captain for both Manchester United and the French national team as part of a decorated career on the pitch and has reportedly been training with former Glory Kickboxing and PFL talent Cedric Doumbe. An opponent for his first MMA foray has not yet been announced.

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“I’m in the gym. I’m training twice per day …I need to train," Evra said to Khabib. "I need to take it seriously. You know how much respect I have for you, for the sport, so that's why I really need to have a training session with you because I want to know from the best.”

Nurmagomedov has transitioned to the role of coaching since retiring from MMA in 2020 and corners some of the top fighters in the sport, including Islam Makhachev, Usman Nurmagomedov and Umar Nurmagomedov.

During their exchange, Evra jokingly asked Khabib about his intentions behind the invitation.

“Can I ask you question, because I know you love me, but at the same time I’ve got the feeling you want to kill me and destroy me,” Evra asked.

“No, I just want you to improve yourself,” Khabib responded. “Nothing else.”