In recent years, a proposed fight between Russian social media personality Hasbulla Magomedov and Tajikistan-born singer Abdu Rozik garnered significant attention. Despite the buzz, the fight never took place. Both individuals share a similar genetic condition which contributed to public interest and ethical debates.
Hasbulla Magomedov first challenged Abdu Rozik to an MMA-style fight in May 2021. This challenge sparked widespread anticipation among their followers and the general public. However, soon after the challenge was issued, significant concerns were raised regarding the ethics of such an event.
The Russian Dwarf Athletic Association (RDAA) intervened in 2021. They criticized the planned fight as unethical, highlighting concerns regarding the exploitation of the individuals due to their genetic conditions. Their intervention played a crucial role in preventing the match from occurring.
Despite this opposition, UFC president Dana White expressed his support for the matchup later that year. On Instagram, he mentioned he was willing to offer $1.5 million for the fight to take place. Yet, even with this high-profile backing and substantial financial incentive, no fight occurred.
Further tensions surfaced in November 202ili when Hasbulla and Rozik had a heated confrontation in Abu Dhabi. Security personnel had to step in to separate them, underscoring the ongoing personal and public dimensions of their rivalry.
Both Hasbulla Magomedov and Abdu Rozik gained fame through different paths—Hasbulla through humorous social media content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and Abdu through his singing career often vocalizing his experiences with his condition through music. Despite Dana White's readiness to finance what could have been a lucrative showdown, ethical considerations by bodies like RDAA ensured that both men did not physically confront each other in an MMA setting.
