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UFC titan Khabib Nurmagomedov stirred up a hubbub over the weekend during UEFA Champions League coverage, refusing to shake hands with sports broadcaster Kate Scott.
Nurmagomedov was among the spectators watching Paris Saint-Germain steamroll Inter Milan to clinch the UEFA Champions League victory – their very first time doing so. The excitement comes after Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, and Lionel Messi all parted ways with the club in recent years.
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A candid shot of Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 311, engaged in a bout between Merab Dvalishvili and Umar Nurmagomedov, Inglewood, California, Jan. 18, 2025. (Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)
Nurmagomedov, a devout Muslim, joined hands with streamer IShowSpeed, Jamie Carragher, Micah Richards, and Thierry Henry, but left Scott hanging. As Scott extended her hand, Nurmagomedov kept his hand pressed against his chest.
"I apologize, thank you so much," Scott said, withdrawing her hand and placing it on her chest.
Most probably, Nurmagomedov was adhering to his religious practices by not shaking hands with Scott. Islam, being his faith, discourages men from handshaking with unmarried women.
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Nurmagomedov during the brawl between Abubakar Nurmagomedov and Gadzhi Omargadzhiev, UFC 280, Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Oct. 22, 2022. (Craig Kidwell-USA TODAY Sports)
Scott got hitched to Malik Scott in 2024.
Nurmagomedov was indeed a force to be reckoned with in the UFC world. He made history as the first Muslim fighter to take home a UFC championship. He called it quits on his professional career after his formidable submission victory over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in 2020.
He boasted an impressive 29-0 record throughout his career.
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CBS Sports personality Kate Scott at the Inter Miami CF vs Houston Dynamo game, DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Sept. 27, 2023. (Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports)
Since his retirement, Nurmagomedov has been a constant presence in the corner of fighters like Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov.
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Celebrities like Khabib Nurmagomedov, known for his success in mixed-martial-arts, have sometimes found themselves at the intersection of politics and sports, as seen with his visit to UFC 314 where he was reportedly cheered on by a supportive crowd. However, Nurmagomedov's actions outside the octagon have also been newsworthy, such as refusing to shake hands with sports broadcaster Kate Scott during UEFA Champions League coverage, an act potentially influenced by his religious beliefs. Even post-retirement, Nurmagomedov remains connected to the world of entertainment, making appearances on various shows alongside celebrities and sports personalities.
