Khabib Nurmagomedov is undoubtedly one of the most popular and successful mixed martial artists in the world. The retired UFC lightweight champion has an impressive record of 29 wins and zero losses. But it’s not just his skills inside the octagon that have made him famous; it’s also his clean lifestyle and outspoken personality that has made him a role model for many.
He is known for his strict adherence to his Muslim faith, which prohibits the consumption of alcohol and gambling. He has openly talked about his disdain for these activities, stating that they bring nothing but harm and destruction to individuals and their families. However, Nurmagomedov’s recent decision to start his own crypto product has caused some fans to question his values and beliefs.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov launches his own Crypto product
There was a time when the crypto market caught the attention of the entire world. But due to the recent crypto crashes, the entire market has gone into a negative light.
Do you want to enter a closed community and get the chance to meet with me? The new crypto product that I am creating in collaboration with the GMT project will be your pass. I'll tell you all the details soon: https://t.co/qYDo20UjYp pic.twitter.com/R4FNe24VgB
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) February 24, 2023
Recently, the former UFC lightweight champion made a tweet about launching his own crypto product. Shortly after this announcement, fans started giving some backlash against Nurmagomedov, claiming that the undefeated UFC lightweight is not staying firm with his principles.
Some fans claimed Nurmagomedov was behind “easy money”.
Khabib fans learning their idol also likes to make easy money pic.twitter.com/LxHHMawoWF
— Ben Davis (@BenTheBaneDavis) February 26, 2023
Some even called him a hypocrite.
Holy shit I never realised how hypocritical that is
— 𝙒𝙊𝙉𝘿𝙀𝙍𝘽𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿 🇦🇺 (@WonderbreadMMA) February 26, 2023
Others had some strong words against Crypto.
excuse me sir if you gamble you at least have a chance to win. Crypto is a sunk cost
— General Joie de Vivre, 5 ⭐️ (@scammyjenkins) February 26, 2023
Crypto isn't gambling
You have a chance at not losing money when you gamble
— Chunks (@upkickFTW) February 26, 2023
Fans were split into two teams. While one defended Nurmagomedov, the other one opposed him.
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Some even called him a straight-out “scam”.
This isn’t gambling bro, he is just scamming people LMAO
— Why are you reading this (@509Kingofkings) February 26, 2023
But some fans also backed the retired champion.
That’s a massive L, but I don’t think he sold himself. If he had a price he would’ve fought Conor again or the Floyed exhibition fight. pic.twitter.com/husBM2ggsA
— Nathan Diaz JR (@AbsolutlyNobode) February 26, 2023
Thus, people were divided by the Dagestani’s recent decision.
Nurmagomedov’s stand against gambling
Some time back, Nurmagomedov talked about the reason Eagle FC does not have a partnership with bookmakers. He responded strongly to this and said that he would never want to advertise gambling. “ I believe that gambling is more dangerous than alcohol,” said Nurmagomedov.
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While everyone understands that cryptocurrency and gambling are different things, many fans are equating the two together because of the risk involved in both of them. Nurmagomedov has not said anything about the backlash he is receiving. Fans want him to speak on this and clear any misunderstanding that people might have against him.
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