UFC 267 prelims started with a flyweight fight between Tagir Ulanbekov and Allan Nascimento. The Russian fighter, who had Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner, won the fight via a split decision.

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After the fight, Ulanbekov was seen celebrating with the internet sensation, Hasbulla Magomedov. Hasbulla is at the event to support Khabib’s training partner, Islam Makhachev.

Ulanbekov won the fight by landing the takedowns and maintaining a dominant position on the ground. While celebrating after the win, he went to Hasbulla to shake hands.

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The news of the internet sensation from Russia coming to the event really got the fans buzzing and broke the internet. He made it official by sending a video to the UFC President Dana White.

In the video, he said, “Dana White, I’m coming to UFC Abu Dhabi. See you and be ready.” To everyone’s surprise, White sent back a reply to him as well, through a video saying, “Hasbullah, I’m on the plane. I’m on Etihad right now. I’m on my way to Abu Dhabi. And I cannot wait for our meeting and I cannot wait to see you.”

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Hasbulla Magomedov is everywhere

The social media personality shares a good relationship with Khabib Nurmagomedov and is at UFC 267 to support Islam Makhachev. Ever since the news of him attending broke, people have been buzzing.

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He also called out Makhachev’s UFC 267 opponent, Dan Hooker. After Hooker made a comment on him, he posted a video online saying, “Dan Hooker… listen to me, my brother. I smash you. Be careful.”

After landing in Abu Dhabi, he also threw punches at boxer Abu Salem. The boxer even shared a video on his Instagram saying that Hasbulla punches hard.

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UFC 267 is a huge event, with two title fights and other exciting matchups as well. Fans were already buzzed about the event, but Hasbulla being there added a little more to the excitement.

What do you make of the internet sensation being at the event? Let us know in the comments!

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