“Yeah He’s a D**khead for That”- Fans Up in Arms As $40,000,000 Worth Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Resurfaced Clip of Making a “Homeless” Man Do Push-Ups for Money Goes Viral

In 2018, Khabib Nurmagomedov, renowned for his humility both inside and outside the octagon, faced intense criticism when he shared a video that has now come back to haunt ‘The Eagle’ nearly five years later. The clip, which captured the former UFC lightweight champion laughing in the background as homeless men were paid to do push-ups, was initially posted on his Instagram account but later deleted due to the backlash from fans and the MMA community.

This incident sent shockwaves through the sporting world, as it seemed to contradict Nurmagomedov’s deeply held religious beliefs and respectful nature. The sight of his cousin jokingly adopting a fighting stance in the video left many perplexed and dismayed, as it appeared to display a lack of respect and compassion for those less fortunate. The contrast between the humility he had shown throughout his career and the disrespectful behavior in the video was stark, leading to widespread disappointment and disapproval.

Now, as the clip resurfaces, fans and observers are once again reflecting on this controversial moment with a mix of opinions. Some still find it difficult to reconcile the actions in the video with the image of Nurmagomedov they had held in high regard, while others believe it was an unfortunate lapse in judgment.

Fans are divided on Khabib Nurmagomedov’s 2018 actions against a homeless man

A recent post on a UFC subreddit has revisited the incident involving Khabib Nurmagomedov and the homeless man, putting the Russian MMA star’s image at risk. Some individuals have taken the opportunity to criticize him for his actions, while others have come to his defense.

Remember when khabib made a homeless man do push-ups if he wanted money
by u/hastalamuert in ufc

Check out the clip below:

Check out the fans’ reaction below:

Negative reactions:

• “you have to earn this bradda”
• “Ex-f**king-cuse me?”
• “This sh*t is so blown out of proportion lmao”
• “Yeah he’s a d**khead for that”

Favoring the incident:

• “Has anyone considered that asking a homeless person to complete a task for money transitions from a handout to a job? Perhaps khanib was not doing this for amusement but allowing the man some dignity by working for money rather than taking a handout. (I don’t know anything about khabib so I don’t know if this is how he would approach the situation)”
• “I never really understood why this was a big deal tbh, everyone works for money. How is this any different than those youtube videos where you can get $100 for doing ten pull ups?”
• “I make my kids do squats when they want money. I don’t see anything wrong with physical exercise for money lol”

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Amidst the discussions, some fans perceived the resurfacing of this news as a deliberate attempt to divert attention from Khabib’s arch-rival, Conor McGregor. The Irishman has recently faced serious allegations of r*pe during his appearance at the NBA finals.

• “Lol have to bring khabib down since Conner getting bad press”
• “Quick! Conor made the headlines, dredge up some shit about Khabib!”

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