Sun Jan 12 13:52:02 UTC 2025: ## UFC Champ Khabib Nurmagomedov Removed From Flight After Exit Row Dispute
**LAS VEGAS, NV** – A video circulating online shows former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov being escorted from an American Airlines flight. Reports indicate the incident stemmed from his seating in an exit row. While the exact details remain unclear, airline staff reportedly expressed concern over Nurmagomedov’s apparent limited English proficiency, raising concerns about his ability to assist in an emergency evacuation. The video shows several officers escorting Nurmagomedov off the aircraft, prompting speculation and debate online. American Airlines has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. Nurmagomedov’s representatives have not yet commented publicly.
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