Hasbulla Magomedov, a social media star, made his presence known at UFC 267 when he punched Daniel Cormier.
Russian blogger and TikTok Star, who gained a large following in the MMA community earlier this year after becoming viral, was cageside at the promotion's latest Abu Dhabi event on Saturday night.
Cormier, a former champion in two divisions, spoke to Hasbulla during the break between fights.
DC was the victim of a lighthearted punch to the face by the Dagestani
Cormier recorded Hasbulla's encounter, and asked him: "Are your the champion?"
After Cormier replied, Hasbulla smiled and said 'yes'.
Cormier posted the video of their encounter on Twitter and said: "Can't believe that I dropped my hands around him!" It was my right."
MMA fans could not help but to comment on the interaction with one saying, "10-7 Hasbulla."
Another person said, "Lmaooooh the joy on Hasbulla’s face."
Another said, "One of the greatest legends on the fight scene!"
One commented: "Hasbulla doing everything Jake Paul said he would."
Another commented, "He caught youa Slipping DC lol Best Picture Ever!" "
Hasbulla was present at the Etihad Arena in support of Islam Makhachev, a lightweight contender who will fight Dan Hooker on UFC 267's main card.
The 19-year old, who has Growth Hormone Deficiency and was about to land on Fight Island, sent a warning to New Zealand's Hooker.
In an Instagram story that has since expired, he said to the Kiwi: Dan Hooker. Hear me, my brother.
"[I] will] smash you, please be careful."
Dana White was then emailed with the following message: "Dana White! I'm coming to UFC Abu Dhabi."
White quickly responded to the Russian by saying, "Hasbulla! I'm on the Etihad plane now, on my way to Abu Dhabi.
"I can't wait for our meeting, and I can't wait to see you."
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