My problem isn't so much with Khabib taking this stand, I just don't understand why it's NOW. We've known for weeks that this thing is real, and it's a big fucking deal. Booted from NYC, places all over the globe shutting down. Multiple events prior to this one postponed (along with every other pro sports league).
So yeah Khabib, what you're saying isn't wrong. They're fighting a losing battle trying to do this show in mid April imo. But Khabib brother, your motivation for saying it rings very hollow. It seems to me like now you're home and that you know it would be a big inconvenience to get on a private plane and fly back to the U.S. or somewhere else far away to fight under far less than ideal circumstances, etc.
If his reasoning really was all the things he listed, why didn't he voice any of these concerns before? He seemed ready and willing to fight up until a few days ago.
Again, that doesn't mean I personally think they could pull it off even if he was willing to get on a private plane and go somewhere. I'm just saying his timing on taking this stance seems very convenient for him.