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Hasbulla and Abdu Rozik almost come to blows at UFC 267 as social media stars clash

Hasbulla and Abdu Rozik almost come to blows at UFC 267 as social media stars clash
Internet sensations Hasbulla and Abdu Rozik were in Abu Dhabi for UFC 267 but had to be kept apart at ringside as their rivalry ignited

Social media rivals Hasbulla and Abdu Rozik clashed at UFC 267 on Saturday night as they aimed blows at each other at the conclusion of the main event.

Newly-crowned UFC light-heavyweight world champion Glover Texeira was being interviewed in the cage following his shock second-round victory over Jan Błachowicz when the incident occured.

In a film posted by former world champion boxer Amir Khab, Rozik is seen mocking his rivals hand gestures before the two are restrained by their respective teams.

Rozik beckons on Hasbulla who lands a soft kick with his left leg before trying the same with his right only to hit thin air before the pair were kept apart once more.

The rivals became internet sensations when they agreed to fight with Hasbulla quickly earning the nickname 'Mini Khabib', a nod to legendary UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Hasbulla and Abdu Rozik square up at UFC 267
Hasbulla and Abdu Rozik square up at UFC 267

Both men suffer from dwarfism and have so far been unable to agree terms and the fight has been put on the backburner.

The 18-year-olds were even filmed together earlier this year as they appeared to bond over a dove.

Hasbulla was in Abu Dhabi to support Islam Mackachev who submitted Dan Hooker in the first round to cement his lightweight title claims.

Rozik had attached himself to Hooker's camp as the social media stars stole the limelight in the desert.

Hasbulla was photographed sitting next to UFC president Dana White before being carried into the octagon following Mackachev's victory.

He also posed with Nurmagomedov who has turned his attention to coaching since he retired from competing last year.

Hasbulla stands at around one metre tall and weighs around 16kg. His condition is known as Growth Hormome Deficiency which affects the pituitary gland which is responsible for producing hormones.

His fight with Rozik appeared to be back on when a mystery sponsor agreed to stump up the $200,000 purse Hasbulla was demanding - but no date has been set.

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