The world has sat in a distressing gulf of global warfare for a long time. The soaring tensions amid the Israel-Palestine global conflict have also reached other places. How did it reach the sidelines of the UFC octagon tough? UFC lightweight legend Khabib Nurmagomedov and Donald Trump seemingly struck up a conversation about it.
In a sit down with Jim Norton and Matt Serra on UFC Unfiltered, Trump once commended Khabib as his favorite. Hence, the unison with his “favorite” fighter went quite viral. They spoke about a few things, including the Israel-Palestine conflict. Nurmagomedov was seen telling Trump that he knew the ex-POTUS would put a stop to it once he became the President again. As such, Trump replied by promising hope.
We’re gonna stop…[gestures] We, We will stop it… I’m gonna stop it. I will stop the war…
Donald Trump ringside at UFC 302
After his pupil summed up the submission win over Dustin Poirier, ‘The Eagle’ got assurances of prolific efforts to stop the war. Islam Makhachev himself had also shut out celebratory attention after his UFC 294 first-round knockout amid the Israel-Palestine war. It has remained a hot bouldering topic for a while now.
Khabib: “I know you’re gonna stop all this Palestine war.” 🇵🇸
Trump: “We’re gonna stop it. I’m gonna stop it.” pic.twitter.com/on17AwSoYs
— Who rules over you? (@SirJayKing) June 2, 2024
While not confirmed by any particular side or source, the clip between the two has gained immense popularity. This lines up with the Republican Party Nominee engaging in peace effort talks while similarly saying he’ll squash pro-Palestinian protestors. In some deep waters recently, this could also be his efforts to rectify optics. Overall, Khabib and his meeting will surely gain more traction with MMA fans.
Team Khabib insider gives scoop on Donald Trump’s confession to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 302
Following Islam Makhachev’s UFC 302 title victory, Donald Trump and Khabib Nurmagomedov were seen having an amicable exchange. It was a meeting that the MMA community never saw coming. Khabib won global recognition awards, ESPY awards, regional accolades, and so on, and continues to do so even today. It’s no surprise that even Trump would find his tale alluring.
Donald Trump allegedly made a surprising confession to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 302 (Source: heavy.com/IMAGO)Now, Nurmagomedov’s manager and friend, Dominant MMA Management CEO Ali Abdelaziz, notes on one of their viral convos.
I had the pleasure today seeing President Trump again with the @khabib_nurmagomedov. President Trump told Khabib he is his favorite fighter of all time. InshaaAllah only positive things can happen
Ali Abdelaziz via IG posts (aliabdelaziz)-Advertisement-
He has an alleged history of working with the New York Police Department’s Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence. As one of the highest-paid covert agents, Abdelaziz and his fondness for Trump often catches flak. Yet. he maintains that Donald Trump is the only POTUS who did not engage in Islamic warfare during his run.
and getting along with your neighbors. The Ibrahim accord kept people from dying. All my Muslim brothers I know will support Trump to stop this killing of innocent people. President Trump has the best solution for the Middle East
— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) January 31, 2024
Abdelaziz’s fondness for the presumptive Republican nominee for the 2024 Presidential election is famous. But so is his habitual vices of hijacking social media spaces and propagandizing information. Whether or not Trump said this remains in the wind; his meeting with Khabib Nurmagomedov though, became a topic of much discussion on the internet.
