# Khabib says backing Palestine cost him sponsors and money 2026-08-10T21:57:49+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov said on Saturday that publicly supporting Palestine has cost him sponsorship deals and professional contacts. Speaking at a Miftaah Institute event in New Jersey, the 37-year-old said, "We lost money too," but added, "Money compared to lives is nothing." Nurmagomedov urged athletes and public figures not to stay silent about Gaza. He encouraged sharing information and using large platforms to raise awareness. The undefeated fighter retired in 2020 with a 29-0 record and has previously spoken about opening a Khabib Gym in Palestine. ## Coverage - siasat.com Tags: Gaza, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Palestine, public figures, sponsorship loss, UFC Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/khabib-says-backing-palestine-cost-him-sponsors-and-money/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/khabib-says-backing-palestine-cost-him-sponsors-and-money/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.