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UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov had some points heading to Los Angeles to assist Islam Makhachev. On Sunday morning, a video reveals Nurmagomedov being escorted off an Alaska Air flight attributable to a dispute with airline employees whereas taking off from Las Vegas to Los Angeles for UFC 311.
Apparently, the flight attendant wasn’t comfy with Nurmagomedov’s English when he was requested if he might help different passengers in an emergency attributable to the truth that he was seated subsequent to an emergency exit.
“I do know the language,” Nurmagomedov was heard saying within the video. “I understand how to assist individuals.”
“It’s not in regards to the language,” the flight attendant responded.
The attendant requested Nurmagomedov to modify his seat, however he refused. “It’s not truthful” stated the previous UFC champion.
Finally, Nurmagomedov was escorted off the aircraft.
A video of retired UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov being escorted off an Alaska Airways flight has gone viral.
It seems employees reported feeling ‘uncomfortable’ along with his obvious grasp of English as he sat in an exit row seat the place he would want to help in an emergency. pic.twitter.com/Bf7S7jLji6
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) January 12, 2025
Followers known as out Alaska Air for racially profiling Nurmagomedov, who is taken into account probably the most well-known muslim males on the planet.
The disrespect to a good sportsperson to this depth speaks rather a lot…
— Hamzah Latif (@HamzahLatif_) January 12, 2025
Khabib faraway from a aircraft? It appears even probably the most well-known Muslims on the planet couldn’t escape racial profiling in America. It doesn’t matter what “standing” you’ve got.
— EXSports (@EXSportsLV) January 12, 2025
