DANAWHITE says he is worried that Hasbulla Magomedov, a social media star, won't be allowed by his father to fight in UFC.
After taking the internet by storm, Hasbulla, 19, along with Abdu Rozik (19), both have been tipped for a clash in the top MMA contest.
Dana White is concerned that Hasbulla Magomedov, aka "Mini Khabib", won't be fighting in the UFC due to his protective dad
Hasbulla, also known as "Mini Khabib", was there at UFC 267 last week to support fellow Russian Islam Makhachev.
He also teamed up with White, a sports guru while in Abu Dhabi and delivered a punch to Daniel Cormier, MMA legend.
Things heated up when Hasbulla ran into Rozik, arch-enemy.
Security had to intervene when the pair clashed in front a crowd. Hasbulla managed to kick one of them.
A professional bout is more probable.
White thinks it will be difficult to organize a fight since Hasbulla's father is extremely protective of his son.
Free Bets: Get more than PS2,000 in NEW CUSTOMER DEALSPardon My Take was told by White that he didn't know if White wanted to be involved.
According to my sources, his father is very protective of him. You don't want your child fighting if that's the case.
White acknowledged last week that there was a possibility the fight would go ahead.
Barstool Sports was told by him: "I love this kid.
"Is there more that a zero percent chance [of him fighting]? Yes.
