In a lighthearted moment that has taken the internet by storm, social media personality Hasbulla Magomedov was captured attempting to playfully bite UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones’ ear during a recent meetup in Thailand.
The 22-year-old Russian internet sensation, known simply as Hasbulla to his millions of followers, was filmed with Jones on a terrace where their friendly interaction quickly turned into a comical wrestling match.
In the viral clip, Hasbulla can be seen lunging toward Jones’ ear while the UFC champion reacts with surprise. “Hey, hey!” Jones exclaims in the video, laughing off the unexpected move. Hasbulla, clearly enjoying the moment, responds enthusiastically, “You don’t want to know that I’m so happy!”
The encounter occurred while Jones was in Thailand filming a reality TV show with former UFC star Nate Diaz. The brief video has since garnered millions of views across social media platforms, with fans delighting in the unusual pairing of the diminutive social media star and the towering heavyweight champion.
MMA enthusiasts flooded comment sections with humorous takes on the interaction. One fan wrote, “If Hasbulla can do that imagine what Tom can do…” referencing interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, whom many believe should be Jones’ next opponent.
Another fan commented, “Even Hasbulla’s pissed the duck’s holding up the division,” alluding to the ongoing controversy surrounding Jones’ next title defense.
The video emerges amid growing tension between Jones and Aspinall regarding a potential title unification bout. Aspinall recently expressed frustration about his inactivity, telling MMA legend Demetrious Johnson, “I’ve been inactive for nearly a year, and I’m just being told to wait. I don’t care about fighting Jon Jones, I just want to be the undisputed champion.”
Jones responded to Aspinall’s comments on social media with a dismissive, “Shut your mouth and do as you’re told. 😂”
UFC President Dana White has promised that the Jones-Aspinall matchup will happen in 2025, though many fans remain skeptical given the organization’s history with delayed superfights.
Meanwhile, Hasbulla continues to build his profile through interactions with combat sports celebrities, with this latest Jones encounter cementing his status as one of social media’s most unexpected sports personalities.
