Throughout this week the news of an MMA fighter involved in a terrorist act in Dagestan with many claiming he was part of Team Nurmagomedov has been reported. However, ‘The Eagle’ finally decided to speak on the topic and vehemently opposed any links to the fighter, despite stating that he has trained at their gym.
MMA gyms in Dagestan are usually open to the public and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s gym is no different as it allows anyone to come and use the space to train.
In a recent interview obtained by Ruptly, ‘The Eagle’ gave his views on the recent attack and the rumors regarding links with the terrorist,
“The terrorist is not our student, that’s bulls*it, it’s not true. Yes, he had a camp at the gym at some point, maybe for a couple of months. But he was never part of the team.”
Khabib Nurmagomedov strongly condemned the recent terrorst attack in Dagestan. Last Sunday the Republic of Dagestan in the south of Russia was rocked by a series of attacks targeting police officers, civilians, Christian churches and synagogues with dozens of people killed and… pic.twitter.com/qzFTqqYwKu
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) June 24, 2024
The former champion also spoke about how the attack took place close to his home in Russia. As a matter of fact, one of the attacks took place in Makhachkala, the hometown of Islam Makhachev.
While investigations continue, it is important to know that anything other than what the authorities explicitly say about the attacks is nothing more than speculations and fans will do well to not react to rumors on social media.
Meanwhile, Khabib finds himself in a position to have to defend himself against terrorist links, when a few weeks ago, he was in USA, talking to former POTUS Donald Trump about stopping the Gaza massacre.
Nurmagomedov pleads with Trump to stop Gaza massacre
Nurmagomedov is a peace-loving man, although that may not look like the case when he steps into the octagon, outside it, he is the opposite.
Following UFC 302, ‘The Eagle’ found himself ringside talking to Donald Trump, who was in attendance for the event and asked him to stop the massacre in the Gaza strip from the White House.
“I know you’re gonna stop all this Palestine war”
Donald Trump vows to end the war in Gaza in a conversation with Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 302
Khabib: I know you’re gonna stop all this Palestine war
Trump: We’re gonna stop it. I’m gonna stop it pic.twitter.com/rE6FbCFn1v
— The Yorkshire Lass (@real_shirelass) June 3, 2024
Donald Trump reassured Khabib Nurmagomedov that he would. Would it be possible for the US to do so? Without getting into saucier political details, yes, it would be. Trump, even mentioned Khabib during his interview with Logan Paul on IMPAULSIVE, saying that the Dagestani had the most flawless record and was a very smart man.
Now, what happens from here? Well, investigations continue in the case and hopefully with time, the people of Dagestan can recover.
