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Khabib Nurmagomedov removed from Frontier Airlines flight, says crew ‘could do better’

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Former UFC light-weight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov confirmed Sunday he was faraway from a Frontier Airways flight Saturday.

Video surfaced Sunday that confirmed Nurmagomedov sitting in a seat subsequent to a window in a dialog with a crew member. The crew member seems to be telling Nurmagomedov his alternative was to maneuver to a brand new seat or to be faraway from the plane.

Moments later, one other crew member arrives and Nurmagomedov is escorted off the flight.

Sunday, Nurmagomedov posted on Instagram to say the incident was associated as to whether or not he speaks and understands English – a requirement in exit row seats on plane departing from the U.S. He mentioned he was “calm and respectful, as you may see on the video.” And it certainly was one of many calmest flight removals maybe ever caught on digital camera (H/T Combat Casuals).

Nurmagomedov mentioned he boarded a distinct flight not lengthy after.

Nurmagomedov’s Instagram assertion:

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