UFC 322 is creating plenty of memorable moments, especially those happening inside the Octagon. But that doesn’t mean there are no hard-to-miss moments happening outside the octagon. Recently, one of Dana White’s gestures towards Hasbulla became the talk of the town, and Jon Jones had an unexpected reaction to it too. It happened only when ESPN MMA caught a moment of UFC CEO White guiding Hasbulla Magomedov safely to a seat off the Octagon platform.
The events took place just after Islam Makhachev entered the octagon at UFC 322. Hasabulla had came there to watch Makhachev’s Welterweight title bout against Jack Della Madellena.
Picking up on the moment caught in the video, Jon Jones took to his Instagram to react hilariously, writing,
“I love this 😂.”
The video reposted by Jones took no time to go viral. Certainly, fans loved the heavyweight legend taking a fun jab at the viral moment of White and Hasbulla.
The video showed the care White showed towards Hasbulla while guiding him towards a seat. Moreover, Dana White and Hasbulla have been sharing a good friendship that keeps their bond getting the attention of all often. At the same time, Hasbulla has been attending UFC events, making him part of several broadcasts, but this time Jones’ reaction had his presence seen in a different light for sure.
How This Moment Connects to Dana White’s Recent Comments About Jon Jones and His White House Card Chances?
Apart from the hilarious take of Jones on White and Hasbulla’s caring moment, Dana had everyone’s attention on him for defending Jones a few days before. During a UFC 322 conference, White was heard saying about Jones that he
“He [Jon Jones] dosen’t need to apologize to me for anything.”
White’s comment came after a recent controversy, and some fans spotted Jones having an interaction with Hasbulla. While a clip also showed them having a playful moment backstage, hinting at a positive shade to Jones’ image publicly.
Meanwhile, Jon Jones’ fighting at the historical White House card in 2026 is what remains unclear. Jones might be interested in the battle, but White remains steady as
“Ciryl [Gane] and Tom [Aspinall] have to fight again. And whoever wins that fight, him against Jon Jones would be the biggest one [fight] of them.”
A few factors decide whether Jones is final for the White House card event. As matchup timing and the heavyweight division must align with Jones’ awaited fight to let that happen.
In the context of Jones’ fun jab at White and Hasbulla and the UFC CEO defending him, it looks like UFC might be gearing up for Jones’ appearance. But that’s what speculation says for now, and nothing stands final.Yet, fans are now only talking about Jones, and it’s not for his anticipated match but for his playful reaction to the viral moment.