Daniel Cormier is blaming the backlash over Khabib Nurmagomedov’s refusal to shake a female reporter’s hand on a YouTuber.
Earlier this year, the former UFC lightweight champion was criticized online after refusing to shake the hand of Kate Scott, a well-known and respected sports broadcaster, during an appearance on a CBS panel during their UEFA Champions League final broadcast.
Nurmagomedov joined the panel, greeting retired soccer stars Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher, and Micah Richards, alongside YouTuber IShowSpeed, with a handshake, but kindly refused when Scott extended the same greeting.