The former UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov was on CBS sport on Saturday evening for the Champions League final.

At one stage CBS presenter Kate Scott went to shake the hands of the MMA legend and quickly had to pull back and had to apologise after realising Khabib Nurmagomedov is a Muslim and wouldn’t be able to shake her hand. 

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Champions League Final: MMA star Khabib Nurmagomedov refused to shake hands with the star CBS Sports female presenter

It’s kinda Haram in sharia law!
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— Azat (@AzatAlsalim) June 1, 2025

Here are some of the comments online .. 

A shame she didn’t have the guts to throw the mike in his face and walk off the set. She deserved better. I’m sure someone would have recognised her integrity and handed her a better career.

Everyone mustn’t cultivate western culture, the same way you want people to respect your do same to respect other people’s culture. What’s the big deal there?

Is it rude for a man to offer a handshake to women? Yes. Is it rude to not extend the hand when offered to you by a woman? Yes.