Published 03/22/2023, 5:33 AM EDT
If you’re a social media user, you probably know who Hasbulla Magomedov is. It is safe to say that the 20-year-old from Russia is a global sensation. He is called “Mini Khabib” in the MMA community, and he even had a bit of a rivalry with Abdu Rozik, who he has a long history with.
Hasbulla’s courtside appearance at the LA Lakers game was not only exciting for fans of the team, but it also caught the attention of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin. In the latest episode of his podcast “Actions Detrimental,” Hamlin expressed his fascination with Hasbulla and his popularity.
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“Man, that was cool, right? Actually, I went to his Instagram live and I saw him, you know, ridin’ in the car down the Las Vegas trip and, you know, of course these guys went in down… video-ing and all these guys and girls are like, you know, just a-… you know, approaching his car and dying to get a photo with him and like.”
“I found the guy so interesting,” Hamlin concluded.
It is no doubt that Hasbulla’s presence in LA was a big deal for fans and celebrities alike. Many are intrigued by the young man’s charisma and personality.
Hasbulla Magomedov’s trip to the LA Lakers game and around other sports
Hasbulla came to the States and attended a Los Angeles Lakers game at Crypto.com Arena. It was a back-and-forth game that ended with a game-winning shot by Maxi Kleber of the Dallas Mavericks. Although the Lakers lost, Hasbulla still believes that they will make the playoffs.
Hasbulla’s reach has caught him stir with not just NBA or NASCAR but also WWE. Last week, he announced on Twitter that he has acquired the WWE Golden Title. Originally, the championship belt was given to Snoop Dogg as part of the promotion for WrestleMania 39, but it went missing during one of his performances.
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Since then, the belt has been circulated among different celebrities and athletes to create excitement for this year’s WrestleMania in Los Angeles.
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It appears that the belt has now ended up in the possession of “Mini Khabib.” The photo that he posted on social media even caught the attention of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who gave the young man a shout-out.
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