"A jab might kill him" - MMA X erupts as Hasbulla headbutts Alex Pereira during backstage interaction at UFC 311 weigh-ins

Alex Pereira and Hasbulla were spotted having a bit of fun backstage at the UFC 311 weigh-ins. The two took part in a comedic face-off that culminated in the diminutive social media influencer headbutting the light heavyweight champion, drawing fan attention.

A clip of the pair's interaction has been making the rounds on X and Pereira can be seen exaggerating the impact of the headbutt, falling onto his back before smiling the entire thing off. Thereafter, the pair shook hands in what has become a typical interaction between Hasbulla and other fighters.

Check out Alex Pereira selling Hasbulla's headbutt:

As expected, fans flocked to the tweet in droves to share their thoughts on the pair's interaction. Pereira is one of the most stoic fighters on the UFC roster, having developed a fearsome reputation due to his no-nonsense disposition and nuclear punching power.

However, the joke with Hasbulla is that he is a formidable individual, prompting some fans to issue the following comments:

"Alex is in big trouble"

Meanwhile, another fan joked that a jab from 'Poatan' would be enough to shut Hasbulla's lights out.

"A jab might kill him"

Others poked fun at the headbutt itself:

"His head would probably explode"

Some even aimed hyperbolic jokes at the interaction.

"It would obliterate 99% of people"

A collage of fan reactions can be seen below:

Fan reaction to Pereira and Hasbulla collaborating

It comes as little surprise that both Pereira and Hasbulla were present for the UFC 311 weigh-ins. Two of the Brazilian's past opponents in Jamahal Hill and Jiří Procházka will compete at UFC 311, and 'Poatan' has already expressed a willingness to face Hill in a rematch.

Meanwhile, Hasbulla is likely in attendance to support the Dagestani contingent of Islam Makhachev and Umar Nurmagomedov, who headline and co-headline the card.

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Alex Pereira and Hasbulla have joked together before

This isn't the first instance of Alex Pereira and Hasbulla being spotted together. Months ago, the pair took part in a public appearance, posing for pictures before Hasbulla did as he always does when posing with fighters, and lightly punched Pereira in the face.

Check out another Alex Pereira and Hasbulla moment:

The Brazilian reacted by faking the impact of the strike, and the two smiled it off before posing for yet another picture. It is something of a departure from Pereira's image as a cold-blooded knockout artist.