UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov causes stir after refusing to shake female sports presenter's hand
Nurmagomedov was among those on hand to watch Paris Saint-Germain trounce Inter Milan to win the UEFA Champions League. It was the first time in the club's history. It also comes in the wake of Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi all leaving the club over the last few years.
The former UFC fighter, who is Muslim, shook hands with streamer IShowSpeed, Jamie Carragher, Micah Richards and Thierry Henry. As Scott put her hand out, Nurmagomedov kept his hand at his chest.
'I apologize, thank you so much,' Scott said, taking her hand away and putting it toward her chest.
It is likely that Nurmagomedov was following his religious beliefs in not shaking hands with Scott. The undefeated UFC fighter is a devout follower of Islam. The religion instructs men not to shake hands with a woman they are not married to.
Scott married Malik Scott in 2024.
Nurmagomedov was one of the best fighters the UFC has seen in quite a while. He was the first Muslim fighter to win a UFC championship. He retired from the sport following a submission win over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in 2020.
4 When Kate Scott put her hand out, Khabib Nurmagomedov kept his hand at his chest.
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4 Scott then said, 'I apologize, thank you so much,' as she took her hand away.
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4 CBS Sports presenter Kate Scott in February 2025.
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4 Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from the sport following a submission win over Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in 2020.
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He was 29-0 in his career.
Since his retirement, Nurmagomedov has been in the corner of Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov.
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