Russian streamer attacked by MMA fighter after mocking him & paying $30K for collab

Russian streamer Subo was violently attacked during a live broadcast in Dubai by MMA fighter Shovkhal Churchaev, who he’d reportedly paid around $30,000 to appear as a guest in his content.

The incident took place during a gambling stream where Subo, real name Subhan Mamedov, repeatedly taunted Churchaev.

According to Russian media, the streamer mocked the fighter for allegedly begging UFC president Dana White for a contract, and even claimed Churchaev “got on his knees” during this supposed request.

Russian outlet Gazeta reported that this allegation was the trigger for what came next.

Fighter snaps on stream and attacks Russian streamer

Footage circulating online shows Churchaev standing over Subo and slapping him hard in the head and face with open hands. The fighter hits him several times in a row, shoves him across the room, knees him once, and handles him effortlessly while shouting in Russian.

Throughout the outburst, Churchaev yells “Izvinis!” (Apologize) and “Vstan’ na koleni!” (Get on your knees), demanding Subo beg for forgiveness in front of viewers.

Subo doesn’t fight back and can be heard complaining that he’s bleeding.

The stream was deleted shortly after the attack, but clips from the broadcast have already gone viral, and could lead to major consequences.

Lawyer Maxim Sylvester told Gazeta that Dubai’s laws around public safety are strict, and Churchaev could face heavy fines, prison time, deportation, or travel bans depending on how the case is handled.

“In Dubai, a lot of measures are taken with regard to public security,” Sylvester said. “For bodily harm or insults in public places, there may be large fines and prison terms… The consequences for the MMA fighter may be serious.”

Russian media report that Subo paid roughly 3 million rubles (about $30,000) to have Churchaev appear on the stream. After the attack, Subo quickly ended the broadcast and wiped all VODs from his channel.

Neither Subo nor Churchaev has released an official statement yet, but the confrontation has already become one of the most talked-about Russian streaming incidents of the year.

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