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Khabib Nurmagomedov Booted from Flight Amid Controversy

1/16/2025

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Khabib Nurmagomedov found himself in hot water after being booted from a Frontier Airlines flight for refusing to leave an exit row seat. UFC President Dana White quipped about Nurmagomedov's wealth, suggesting he should fly privately. Meanwhile, Frontier Airlines faced backlash, firmly denying any claims of racial profiling in the incident.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov found himself in hot water after being booted from a Frontier Airlines flight for refusing to leave an exit row seat. UFC President Dana White quipped about Nurmagomedov's wealth, suggesting he should fly privately. Meanwhile, Frontier Airlines faced backlash, firmly denying any claims of racial profiling in the incident.