Daniel Cormier is blaming the backlash over Khabib Nurmagomedov’s refusal to shake a feminine reporter’s hand on a YouTuber.
Earlier this yr, the previous UFC light-weight champion was criticized on-line after refusing to shake the hand of Kate Scott, a well known and revered sports activities broadcaster, throughout an look on a CBS panel throughout their UEFA Champions League closing broadcast.
Nurmagomedov joined the panel, greeting retired soccer stars Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher, and Micah Richards, alongside YouTuber IShowSpeed, with a handshake, however kindly refused when Scott prolonged the identical greeting.
Whereas some on social media have been understanding of Nurmagomedov’s refusal, given his non secular beliefs, not everybody was as forgiving.
Throughout a latest look on Membership Shay Shay, Nurmagomedov’s longtime pal and former coaching associate, Daniel Cormier, spoke on the matter, in some way blaming iShowSpeed’s response for the second being blown out of proportion on social media.
“The rationale it received so odd was as a result of that child reacted the best way that he did,” Cormier stated. “There was a YouTube child that was up there with them. Pace, iShowSpeed. He, as a married man, shouldn’t shake the hand of one other girl.”
Kate Scott dealt with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s snub with class
As a Muslim, Nurmagomedov’s non secular beliefs forestall him from shaking fingers or making any bodily contact with unrelated ladies. Kate Scott was finally unfazed by the snub and even apologized to Nurmagomedov instantly following the encounter.
Scott was praised for dealing with the incident like an expert, however that didn’t cease scores of individuals on-line from shredding ‘The Eagle’ and his perceived disrespect towards ladies.
“That’s so disrespectful,” one consumer wrote. “He shook everybody’s fingers however Kate’s. Embarrassing.”
“Both he ought to make a public apology or be banned from future occasions,” one other added.
“Simply one other Russian nazi, he hates ladies,” a 3rd stated.
“Yeah, screw your faith, no primary human decency,” a fourth wrote in response.
