Could Khabibs faith bring strong implications in a USA market?

Question I believe is warrented considering the times we live in. I try and envision a fighter bringing at least %30 drawing power ringside to events... hopefully... Then I look at the Conor/Khabib matchup...then I factor in the social tug of war going on  along with the fact UFC has done a magnificent job so far in not engaging in any political or religous debate through its productions.. But could this last? Could this actually force people like Dana to actually reveal themselves in such a light? What would a crowd of %70 Irish catholics look like with say %10 even faithful Muslim fans in an arena once the drunk "chatter" were to begin? Hate to say it but its something I truly think they have considered for awhile now with basic sensitivitys here in the US.... so what do you guys think?

The question you're asking is one that is way too large to be answered in a simple forum post. I'll try my best to give a concise answer that touches the heart of your question in the way I understand it. 


Muslims shouldn't be scared of insults, it's just a natural consequence of society. I can't speak for others so I'll speak for myself and say that while I would fear for my safety, I would go anyway because my values (which are a product of both my faith and life experience) are stronger than any emotional or physical harm that can be done to me.

I'm a Muslim by choice, and I choose to accept the good with the bad. I hope that people wouldn't attack me for my faith, but I can't control the decisions of others; I can only control my own. People should have the right and freedom to say and do whatever they want, but that freedom should never infringe on the freedom of others.





Also, the only thing the UFC should be concerned with is the bad press from the inevitable riot that would occur after watching Khabib destroy their little **** boy.

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UFC will not have it go to a political or religious debate.  They are just afraid that Conor will get massacred.

@Anik how can you say that when your profile pic represents sin ( some gangstas showing off their alcohol ( destroys lives etc not something to "play with" .. why your relig bans it ? Rightfully ha) and their swag .. gettin ho's ( someone's daughter, future wife etc) a profile pic can say a lot about a person no ? "A picture can tell a thousand words" .. ( and don't call mcgregor anything .. I would guess your maybe like Jon Jones ? Bible quote on chest, "I am religious", cheats on wife etc, party's, with not good people, Sorry for angry your longer member than me really sorry but come on man we all know the deal you can drop that act I know many Muslims from Ireland to parts in UK they chase girls and get wacked on drugs ( and more .. presses my buttons sorry 

* Edited at 11.22.2016, 11:00 PM ET *

Well this escalated quiclky. You guys are not even talking about the original topic/question.

@Anik "Muslims shouldn't be scared of insults, it's just a natural consequence of society" ***

@WastelandWanderer "I know many Muslims from Ireland to parts in UK they chase girls and get wacked on drugs" *** are those stereotypes you are throwing.

@StreamFan68 I am not sure the UFC really considers this issue. As you say it well "UFC has done a magnificent job so far in not engaging in any political or religous debate through its productions". Even on the social media, i never saw any comment related to religion in all the topics about Conor and Khabib potential fight so i don't think the UFC have to worry about that. I am not sure of what you are expecting? A big brawl in the arena between christians and muslims? 

In my opinion UFC is just searching for some money fight + Conor is having a baby so it's normal to let him rest a bit (he fought 3 times in 10 months it's a good ratio no?). I have no problem with the fact he's not fighting for the moment. They can go for shot between fergusson and Khabib and the winner win a title shot.

In the FW division, i see no one for the moment who will be able to deal with Conor (even if Aldo deserves a rematch).

A rematch with Nate sounds good for the fans and for the money tho

* Edited at 11.23.2016, 5:02 AM ET *

I think this is kind of point..in the question... see how fast it does escalate....back to my original question... I think its quite clear that it does have merit.. I think its something they in fact probably do concern themselves with..I mean if it pops off in a Forum..imagine a bunch of drinking fans ? Its just a sensiotive topic I realize that...but I do think it may be reflective of how much they have tentatively tried pushing Khabib... and in response... I am not refferring to the things "we see".,... but rather the things we do not.... know what I mean?

* Edited at 11.23.2016, 1:33 PM ET *

From the sound of it, the UFC are trying to expand their presence in Russia. If they can do that I don't think they're worried about Conor losing, as long as the money comes from somewhere. It all spends the same.

Right? I do too...and I will say this...them kids from Dhagistan are truly some of the best up n comers... I think given a few years that kid Kevin Lee beat is going to have more all around fight game and probably better than Khabib... and theres many many more behind him.. Not talking these tall "Kovolov" dudes like we saw in Belfast... those guys are just lame..I am talking these smaller wrestlers who are equally developing a great set of skills standing.. There the future I do believe... Nobody really compares to there "progress" matched in with there "backgrounds" on the World stage for sure...  

Many of these guys are also Muslim. so its going to get very interesting...

Khabib will be the first Russian champ if they give him the chance.

@OutlawJoseyWales

I think that is a testement to people of Alaska but I am not sure how that corilates with this topic really... Partly because where you have fights your gonna have drinking.. and just the overall social issue of acceptance.. I am not saying Khabib is gonna be doing any Death To AMerica stunts...far from it , hes an extremely classy guy... But like lets consider that really I do believe he has a shortened fight season right? Due to his faith, isnt there a 3 month cycle where he isnt suppose to participate? I could be wrong...But lets say he wins championship..of course he will begin to impose some aspects of his beliefs...all fighters do it.. But most fans have similar beliefs realistically ... I just think that it could get volatile... but again.. They have managed so far to be control oustide forces in the past... I am hoping they continue... I really fear that as far as the fight game is concerned, that AMerican folowers are not or refuse to be accepting of it on a grand scale... I thought I heard the crowd start giving him louder responses at times this last time in the match afterwards..and when he said "Allu Akhbar"..they seemed to get even louder... That is sorta what brought me to asking this question from the start!!..

@AlexSpanBJJ *** is your reaction? People are ******, what do you expect? You can't force someone to do something they don't want to. People are too sensitive to insults anyway, it's the actions that that tell the true story. 

@wolfmanhowl If what you say is true, Anchorage sounds like a great place. I think you might be idealizing things just a tad bit though. 

Mikey, not all are like that. You should check out the sect of Islam called Ahmadi. They are not as big as Sunni or Shiites. They are actually against Sharia and for religious freedom.

Guys this no more about the original question. If you want to have a real interessant social debate on religion, i am not sure this is the good place to do so.

@mikeyg Every single brazilian (and not only brazilians) refers to god after a win so what about them? Religion just don't have it's place in sport. If you want to thanks God for a fight it's fine but no more.

@mikeyg I think you mix up everything here. I just responded to your comment :

"I think Khabib is the best in the world, but I would boo any ******* like him that shouts Allahu Akbar after a fight and starts preaching Islam at us"

by saying that a lot of fighters thanks god after a fight (including brazilians and ppl from all over the world). That being said, i agree with you on the point that religion have nothing to do with sport even if i think it's not dramatic if they just thanks god in their post fight interview.

And now, you are saying : "How many of these Christians commit acts of terror?"   "Wherever Muslims go, the **** rate (and crime overall) goes up" BUT NO, you are right, this are not stereotypes ;)

You are really out of scope here. There is nothing to do about our original debate. BTW i think you need to go back in your history books and stop being omnibulate by the media. Sorry for being rude here but you can ask the African continent about the benefits of colonization to "spread Christianity" (more about primary ressources and money than anything else). These ppl are "******" because of the action of Europe and the USA. And blame the refugee's issue in Europe to all the ******* wars "we" go for in the name of "Democracy" that started during G. W. Bush. presidency. I can continue with examples for a long time if you want so.

Violence is made by men, nothing else.

Peace.

@mikeyg And i never say "it's not okay to poke fun at any group". You are just throwing what you think here (and i have no problem with that) but pls don't pretend i said something when it's not the case.

@mikeyg pls take all the sentence when you quote what i said. I reacted to : "Muslims shouldn't be scared of insults, it's just a natural consequence of society". I don't agree with the fact it's a natural consequence of society, it doesn't means that i am against derision/satyre of ppl or of a religion (I am living in Belgium so don't worry i know very well the implications of all that issue..)

Sure there are stats, but stat is a tool that can be used in many differents way and so, have to be taken with caution (Even the Nazis used some stats and claimed scientific legitimacy to legitimate their actions and policies..). Don't be a sheep.

Concerning Khabib, i have to rewatch his post fight interview because i don't remember everything he said. Btw Allahu Akbar means "God is [the] greatest", and i am not defending Khabib. Khabib was the original topic of this post but you guys started to talk on some generalities.