Khabib Nurmagomedov, the former UFC lightweight champion, has publicly refuted Arman Tsarukyan's claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin funded a gym for him. Nurmagomedov clarified that he has never received financial support for his training facilities, asserting, "This is absolutely not true. No one ever paid for my bills or built gyms for me." The Sildi Sports Complex in Dagestan, which serves as a training base for his team, was reportedly developed using Nurmagomedov's own funds, reflecting the legacy of his late father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov. Meanwhile, Tsarukyan, who considers Nurmagomedov an inspiration, expressed confidence in his skills, claiming he could compete with a prime Nurmagomedov. Currently on a five-fight winning streak, Tsarukyan has established himself as a formidable contender in the lightweight division.