Hyderabad, Aug. 10 -- Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has said publicly supporting Palestine has come with financial consequences, including lost sponsorship opportunities and professional contacts.

The 37-year-old made the remarks while speaking about Gaza at an event organised by the Miftaah Institute in New Jersey on Saturday, August 8.

Speaking about his decision to use his public platform to support Palestinians, Nurmagomedov said people should not remain silent about the situation in Gaza.

He acknowledged that speaking publicly about Palestine could affect professional relationships and sponsorship opportunities.

"You think it's not happening with me? It's happened with us. We lost money too," he said.

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