Hasbulla Magomedov’s trip to New York took an unexpected — and very entertaining — turn when the internet star ended up sparring with nine-year-old influencer Christian Joseph, better known to millions online as “The Rizzler.”
The meet-up happened during filming for the comedy-sports show Sunday Conversations, where Hasbulla was already appearing while in town to support UFC champion Islam Makhachev. The Rizzler arrived expecting a playful interview segment. Instead, Hasbulla invited him straight into a mini-training session.
A playful encounter turns into a full routine
What started as a friendly greeting quickly turned into something closer to a workout.
Hasbulla went into coach mode, showing the young influencer basic rope-skipping, bag work, and simple movement drills inspired by the routines he’s picked up hanging around Dagestani fighters.
By all accounts, The Rizzler loved it — but the real highlight came next: the sparring round.
The moment everyone is talking about
The two stepped onto the mat for a light spar, both clearly enjoying the spectacle. Despite his height and size, Hasbulla managed to land a clean little body shot followed by a looping overhand — the kind of playful tap that still looks dramatic on camera.
The Rizzler, unfazed for a moment, fired back with a punch of his own, drawing laughter from everyone watching.
A viral crossover of two very different worlds
Social media has been buzzing over the clip, mainly because the pairing is so unexpected: a Russian influencer known for his friendship with UFC champions trading punches with a nine-year-old TikTok personality known for his jokes and “rizz” memes.
But the interaction wasn’t just jokes. Off-camera, Hasbulla reportedly offered the boy advice about handling fame — stay grounded, avoid distractions, and respect the people who helped you get there. The Rizzler later called it “the best advice I’ve gotten from anyone online.”
A fun moment in the middle of a busy trip
For Hasbulla, the spar was just one stop in a packed NYC visit. For The Rizzler, it was a once-in-a-lifetime moment — part comedy, part mentorship, part Internet gold.
And for viewers? Just another reminder that the worlds of sports, memes, and viral stars are blending more than ever.
