Khabib Nurmagomedov Removed from Frontier Airlines Flight

Khabib Nurmagomedov was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight due to a dispute over his seating in the emergency exit row, with staff expressing concerns about his English proficiency despite his claims of fluency. The incident, which occurred on January 12, 2025, was captured on video and sparked significant attention on social media, with Nurmagomedov stating that the flight attendant was rude and insisted he vacate his seat. He questioned whether he was subjected to racial or national profiling, emphasizing that he remained calm throughout the ordeal. Frontier Airlines later clarified that they had asked Nurmagomedov multiple times if he could assist in an emergency and offered him an alternative seat, but he did not agree. The situation escalated when security was called, leading to his removal from the flight. The MMA community has since reacted, with varied opinions on the airline's actions and Nurmagomedov's experience.