Khabib Nurmagomedov Responds to Flak Over ‘No Muslims’ Comment on Khamzat Chimaev

Khabib Nurmagomedov was questioned by a member of Team Chimaev, Reza Madadi. The Eagle recently went on record to say that Khamzat needs to be surrounded by good Muslims.

Reza Madadi took it to Instagram and the man himself replied.

Khabib Nurmagomedov thinks Khamzat Chimaev needs “good Muslims” around him

Khabib ‘The Eagle’ Nurmagomedov recently gave his statement on the weight issue. He said, “If you are a Muslim, you should have good people around you– Muslims who can say: ‘Hey, don’t do this.’”

Nurmagomedov further added, “I recently watched the weigh-in of Khamzat Chimaev. I followed what was happening with his weight and looked at his team. There are no Muslims around him and this is very bad.”

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Chimaev’s teammate and Former UFC Lightweight, Reza Madadi, has responded to this statement made by Khabib. Madadi took to Instagram to clarify good people surround Khamzat, irrespective of religion.

Madadi took to Instagram to clarify good people surround Khamzat, irrespective of religion.

Reza Madadi’s reaction and Khabib’s reply

Madadi in his recent Instagram post, went on to say, “Dear @khabib_nurmagomedov, my Muslim brother. Firstly, I would like to say I have a huge respect for you as an athlete and for all your achievements in our beloved sport of MMA. I am also very proud of how you represent our religion, belief and God in all your interviews and appearances.”

He further continued, “But, I would like to give my point on your opinion on @khamzat_chimaev not having a Muslim team around him and that was supposed to be the reason of him missing the weight. I have to disagree with you on this part. Not only have Khamzat had Muslim friends and teammates such as me around him from day 1, but also from many other religions and backgrounds, The have been people that have been with him from the start, giving him love, sharing blood, sweat and joy and done everything to bring him to where he is now.”

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Madadi concluded by saying, “Being a Muslim doesn’t mean we are perfect and flawless. Trust me, I have done many mistakes in my life as many people know. With all due respect, so have you. So mentioning having Muslim team will make you perfect, I have to disagree, having a team that cares about you. in good times and bad times, no matter what belief or religion they have is far more important. And that is something Khamzat has. There are several issues that made Khamzat miss the weight but those reasons stay in the team. But he is still young and he will learn from his mistakes. If a big Champion like you, did learn from your mistake when you missed weight, I have no doubt that our brother Khamzat will do as well.”

To which Khabib the eagle himself has responded in the comments, writing, “Agree👌100%.”

Looks like the undefeated still has trust in Khamzat Chimaev and believes that the surrounding people, such as Reza Madadi, will be an excellent influence on him.