Khabib Nurmagomedov found himself once again seated in an emergency exit row on a recent flight, months after a previous incident on Frontier Airlines led to his removal from a plane. While the UFC Hall of Famer laughed off the coincidence, Dillon Danis couldn’t resist turning it into a personal jab, prompting a social media storm.
Fans Troll Dillon Danis for Comment on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Post
In January, Nurmagomedov was at the center of controversy at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. After being seated in an emergency exit row on a Frontier Airlines flight, a dispute with a flight attendant broke out when the crew questioned whether he was comfortable assisting others in case of an emergency. Nurmagomedov reportedly refused to move, escalating tensions that ultimately led to him being escorted off the plane.
Though the incident ended without legal ramifications, it drew widespread media coverage and sparked debates over the treatment of one of MMA’s most revered athletes. Fans were divided—some saw the airline’s actions as excessive, while others backed the airline’s adherence to protocol.
Fast forward a few months, and Nurmagomedov shared a light-hearted post online showing himself again in an exit row. Tagging UFC CEO Dana White, he quipped, “Why do they always put me in this place, @danawhite?” It was a nod to the earlier fiasco, but what came next lit up the internet.
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Danis, never one to miss a trolling opportunity, replied, “Cause if anything happens, you get tossed out first.” The comment quickly drew attention not for its wit alone, but because fans instantly turned the tables on Danis.
Danis’ remark was met with a wave of mockery. One fan responded, “Like the security guard tossed you out??” referencing a 2021 incident where Danis was arrested for disorderly conduct outside a bar in Seaside Heights, New Jersey.
A viral video showed him seemingly submitting to a rear-naked choke from a security guard, a humiliating moment for a BJJ black belt.
Another fan chimed in, “Says the man who was tossed,” while someone else wrote, “Lost to Logan and were tossed out of the plane, 😂 3incher,” combining his recent boxing loss to Logan Paul with his various viral blunders.
Nurmagomedov Offers to Train Patrice Evra for His MMA Debut
Away from airline drama and online jabs, Nurmagomedov made headlines for a more positive reason—supporting Manchester United legend Patrice Evra ahead of his MMA debut.
Evra is set to fight under the PFL banner in Paris and has been training in Dubai, where he connected with Nurmagomedov via FaceTime. During the call, Khabib joked, “Brother, you don’t need this. If you need to fight, I’m gonna fight for you,” before eventually offering to train him.
Evra expressed his respect for the sport and insisted he wanted to train seriously. Khabib then dropped his iconic line—“Send Me Location”—and promised to teach Evra how to “smash people,” staying true to his signature style.
The call ended on a warm note, with Nurmagomedov encouraging the former footballer and promising to help him prepare.