Dana White fires new jab at airline that removed Khabib Nurmagomedov from flight

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Getting on the wrong side of UFC CEO Dana White never seems like a good idea; not even airlines are off limits to his scathing critiques.

It’s been a fortnight since Khabib Nurmagomedov was kicked from a Frontier Airlines flight over an exit row dispute, and White is still taking digs at the company.

The news made the rounds as many fans supposed the incident revolved around Nurmagomedov’s heritage. UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler implied discrimination and suggested a new exit seat procedure.

In his statement, Nurmagomedov kept a neutral stance, and Frontier Airlines denied any responsibility in their announcement. This doesn’t matter, however, as the Wall Street Journal has ranked them as the worst airline in 2024, and White thinks Nurmagomedov would agree.

Dana White disses Frontier Airlines as they’re ranked the worst airline by Wall Street Journal

In an Instagram story on January 22, White shared the Wall Street Journal article with a caption suggesting Nurmagomedov would agree that they are the worst airline of 2024.

“Wall Street Journal says Frontier is the worst airline, Khabib Nurmagomedov agrees,” White wrote.

Khabib Nurmagomedov not stopping after stressful airline incident and rocky UFC 311

While White isn’t letting Frontier off the hook, Nurmagomedov has business to attend to.

‘The Eagle’ cornered three fighters at UFC 311: Islam Makhachev, Umar Nurmagomedov, and Tagir Ulanbekov. Makhachev defended his title against Renato Moicano, while Merab Dvalishvili handed Umar his first defeat, and Ulanbekov defended his ranking on the prelims.

Nurmagomedov has already moved on to his ‘next goal,’ which is to assist his cousin, Usman Nurmagomedov, in defending his Bellatorlightweight championship against Paul Hughes on January 25.

It is safe to say that Team Khabib has had a hectic start to the year.