Bloody Elbow · Mar 21, 2016
Khabib criticizes UFC game after religious blunder: 'I'm not baptized'
David Manning-USA TODAY SportsMuch like the majority of the people from his native Dagestan, Khabib Nurmagomedov is a devout Muslim. He adheres to the faith, and even refrains from fighting professionally during the holy month of Ramadan.
Given his devotion, it is understandable why Khabib took offence to the new EA Sports UFC game and the way his character was designed to celebrate a victory. It appears as though his character, much like the majority of those in the game, gesture in the form of a cross.
Once he became aware of the religious blunder, Khabib took to social media to inform EA Sports.