Colby Covington's attempt to troll Khabib Nurmagomedov for "peasant"-like Frontier Airlines incident sparks severe backlash: "Say it to his face"

Colby Covington’s recent attempt to mock Khabib Nurmagomedov over an incident aboard a Frontier Airlines flight has drawn significant backlash online.

The controversial incident involved Nurmagomedov being asked to get off the flight after a disagreement over his seating in the exit row. Despite his assurances of understanding his responsibilities, airline staff reportedly deemed him non-compliant with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.

Covington, known for his provocative persona, took to X to ridicule Nurmagomedov, suggesting that the former UFC lightweight champion was behaving like a "peasant" for flying commercial instead of private.

Check out Colby Covington's X post below:

The post sparked criticism from fans and commentators alike, many of whom accused Covington of cowardice and insensitivity. Several fans took to X and wrote:

"If you were about that you'd say it to his face, but he may react and you don't want to call the police yet again bratha."

"Right after this video Colby got off the jet & continued on Ubering into the night after dropping his TikTok friends to their jet."

"Anyone know why this L person would attack Khabib all of a sudden? Dude fell almost off as hard as Darren Till."

"Khabib has more money than you can even imagine. Sad what happened to you, you used to be convincing, at this point, you just look like an actual idiot."

Check out some of the fan reactions below:

Fans react to Colby Covington's video mocking Khabib Nurmagomedov. [Screenshots courtesy: @ColbyCovMMA on X]

The Frontier Airlines incident involving Nurmagomedov has been a subject of major controversy. The Russian described the staff’s behavior as rude and questioned their motivations, including whether racial or national bias played a role.

He maintained that he had responded to all necessary questions and complied with the requirements but was still removed from his seat. However, the airline defended its actions, claiming that they were simply adhering to safety protocols and denying any discriminatory intent.