"Anything to get this younger generation" - Brendan Schaub on UFC signing Hasbulla

Social media sensation Hasbulla Magomedov recently confirmed that he's signed with the UFC.

In an Instagram post, he addressed the long-standing rumors as true and expressed gratitude to all those involved in his newest venture. No details of his role or what he will do as part of the UFC have been revealed as of now.

"The rumors are true. I have officially signed a deal to fight in the UFC! Details will be revealed by the end of the year."

The Russian is closely associated with Khabib Nurmagomedov and the rest of his team. Well known among the mixed martial arts fraternity, his signing was met with excitement by many UFC fans.

Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub weighed in on the signing during his podcast. He described the move as a marketing masterstroke and also joked about purchasing Magomedov's merchandise.

"I was gonna say I would never buy a fight kit but I'd buy that one [Hasbulla's]. Yeah, you know, UFC marketing team with Hasbulla, obviously with his massive following, his connection to Khabib, and then you know, the Nelk boys and stuff like that. Anything to get this younger generation. It's working, yeah, I get it. No hate there."

Check out Brendan Schaub's full comments on his YouTube channel:

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Hasbulla Magomedov has beef with Conor McGregor, Dana White warns 'The Notorious'

Magomedov has found himself going back and forth with former lightweight and featherweight champion Conor McGregor on social media.

McGregor has expressed his intent to fight the 20-year-old on Twitter, threatening him multiple times. One tweet read:

"Now what you saying you little gimp"

In another, McGregor wrote:

"Let me spar hasbulla, ufc. Big gloves, a friendly affair. I swear."

He then deleted the tweets in typical McGregor fashion.

Conor McGregor's deleted tweet.

Conor McGregor's deleted tweet.

Magomedov responded to 'The Notorious' on Twitter and called him out for deleting his tweets. He asked Dana White to allow him a go at the former double-champ.

"Hey uncle @danawhite and @ufc please make it happen, let me eat this chicken @TheNotoriousMMA Im hungry, I’ll smash him with my mountain spirit. My brother @TeamKhabib smashed him and all his team, now is my time to rise! #HasbullaTime #CantDeleteMyTweetsConor"

Dana White confirmed Magomedov's signing on My Mom's Basement with Robbie Fox before jokingly warning Conor McGregor about the consequences of messing around with him.

"Conor's gonna f*** around and get his a** whooped if he runs into him out in the streets."

Check out Dana White's full interview with Robbie Fox on YouTube: