Watch Khabib Nurmagomedov snatch belt from Jake Paul in awkward post-fight moment at PFL Latest York

Jake Paul’s first try to play the role of PFL’s Dana White backfired on Friday night.

The UFC CEO typically crowns his champions by wrapping the belt around their waists after title fights.

Logan Paul‘s little brother tried to do the identical thing after Usman Nurmagomedov defended his lightweight strap with a first-round knockout win at PFL Latest York on Friday night.

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VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov wrestles PFL belt from Jake Paul

Jake Paul was standing with Usman Nurmagomedov‘s belt as his win was being officially confirmed.

It gave the look of he was preparing to begin the brand new MVP MMA x PFL era by wrapping the belt around Khabib Nurmagomedov‘s cousin.

Viral footage shows the 29-0 UFC legend stopped that from happening by snatching the belt from Paul’s hands.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer didn’t want to provide it up, and will be seen attempting to keep hold of the title.

Eventually, Khabib managed to interrupt Paul’s grip and put the belt on the shoulder of the champion he trains.

Fans react to awkward moment at PFL Latest York

Most fans sided with Khabib Nurmagomedov after his awkward moment with Jake Paul.

“Jake Paul is just weird for absolutely no reason,” one fan said. While one other asked: “Why was Jake holding on to it? Lol”

“Jake just looking just like the little b—- he’s,” a 3rd person commented.

“D— move and really disrespectful of Khabib,” a Jake Paul supporter wrote.

“For a man who talks s— on Dana White on a regular basis, he sure as hell desires to be identical to Dana White,” another person tweeted.

“Jake didn’t want other jaw bone broken so he let it go,” a sixth fan said.