Curious about what led to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s removal from a Frontier Airlines flight? The retired UFC champion found himself at the center of a tense situation during boarding, sparking widespread speculation and debate.

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov confirmed Sunday he was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight Saturday.

Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has reacted to a viral video showcasing him being removed from a flight.

UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov has claimed he was ‘very rudely’ treated by cabin crew after a video surfaced which showed him being escorted from a plane following a heated dispute with airline staff.

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In a post on X, Khabib Nurmagomedov questioned if he had been the victim of racial discrimination. The 36-year-old UFC champion claimed that the flight attendant was "rude" to him despite his willingness to comply.

Viral social media footage shows the champion fighter being asked to move from an exit row before being asked to exit the plane entirely

The nearly two-minute video starts with Nurmagomedov in the middle of a conversation with the airline staff as he tells them that “he knows how to help people.”

The flight attendant allegedly asked Khabib to change seats if he was unable to communicate with fellow passengers in English. In the viral video, she is heard telling him, “We cannot allow you to sit in the exit row, or you’re going to have to get off this plane.”