Islam Makhachev vs Dan Hooker is one of the most awaited matchups at UFC 267, one which will also see Hasbulla Magomedov in attendance
Over the last couple of years, Hasbulla Magomedov has gone onto make his presence felt in the world of MMA.
Handed the moniker of mini Khabib, Hasbulla’s videos on TikTok have seen him earn a slew of followers from the UFC. And among the illustrious admirers of Hasbulla is lightweight contender Islam Makhachev who will be taking on Dan Hooker in UFC 267.
Hasbulla Mogomedov Sends Threat To Dan Hooker Ahead Of Clash With Islam Makhachev
With both Islam and Hasbulla hailing from Dagestan, the two are well known to each other. And given their affinity for each other, Hasbulla will be in attendance for Islam vs Dan with him sending a chilling message to Dan ahead of the showdown on Instagram.
Hasbulla said in the video: “Dan Hooker. Listen to me, my brother.
“I’ll smash you, be careful.”
.@MAKHACHEVMMA x Hasbulla 🇷🇺 @danthehangman isn't having it…neither is Hasbulla🤣
"I'll smash you, be careful!"
It's all going down on Fight Island 🙃#UFC267 pic.twitter.com/sTSgBkcqe3
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) October 27, 2021
The video which went viral saw Dan Hooker respond to it with him claiming that he had Hasbulla’s internet rival Abdu Rozik in his corner.
“Abdu’s on my team. I got a horse on the race,” he told reporters.
“I’m training my boy Abdu. No word of a lie, I’m not even s****ing you.
“Abdu’s on my team. Hasbulla can be on his team.
“He’s picked his horse. He’s picked the losing horse. Game on baby,” Dan continued.
Hasbulla’s comments prompted a reply from Dana White as well who talked about how he continued wait to catch up with Hasbulla in Abu Dhabi. While the interaction was all fun and games, things will be far from pleasant when Dan and Islam go at loggerheads come their UFC 267 contest.