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Watch: UFC star rushes out of the octagon to hug WWE legend Randy Orton after winning at UFC Fight Night
Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

At UFC Fight Night, Joaquin Buckley defeated Nursulton Ruziboev to extend his winning streak. He cherished his victory ecstatically after the fight. After the judges declared Buckley the winner, he rushed out of the Octagon to unexpectedly hug WWE legend Randy Orton who was in attendance.

The 14-time WWE Champion was sitting on the side to watch the event alongside his wife, Kim Orton. As soon as Joaquin Buckley won, he ran toward Randy Orton to create a wholesome moment. He looked quite emotional while making his way out of the Octagon. However, they went on to have a pretty friendly interaction at UFC Fight Night.

The 30-year-old had an amazing encounter with Nursulton Ruziboev. The Viper made a trip to his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, to catch the action. It seems like he got the value of every penny. Besides, he made a brief on-screen appearance. However, the key moment of the night was his interaction with Buckley.

Furthermore, the Legend Killer has been on a roll lately. From being in France last week to being in his hometown after performing on SmackDown, It is a certainly remarkable feat he has been doing at this stage in his career. Therefore, love and respect are genuine, which was the only reaction Buckley had after seeing the Apex Predator at UFC St. Louis.

Randy Orton reacts to his interaction with Joaquin Buckley

Randy Orton broke the internet with his short appearance at UFC Fight Night in St. Louis, Missouri. He quickly rose above the charts after his interaction with Joaquin Buckley. The Viper reacted to this wholesome moment later on with an Instagram story.

Taking the matter to social media, the Apex Predator posted a picture of himself while the UFC star was standing in the Octagon. He can be seen smiling with the love and respect he possesses for the fighter. It was a subtle nod towards him, acknowledging the status of the 30-year-old and the magnitude of that moment.

Moreover, it seems like Buckley is a huge fan of the Legend Killer. The 14-time World Champion has been a renowned star all over the world. Therefore, it is nothing to wonder that a UFC star is also such a huge fan of his work. Moreover, the Apex Predator has been working on SmackDown lately, as he recently advanced to the King of the Ring tournament.

This article first appeared on FirstSportz and was syndicated with permission.

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