Bisping was watching Maurice Green come back for a late win over Gian Villante when the Mancunian nonchalantly described the lock being used by the victorious heavyweight as a version of the restricting move which is a hallmark of lightweight champion Nurmagomedov's tactics.

As the heavyweight pair grappled in the closing seconds of the fight, Bisping observed: "He's got the Dagestani handcuff and then he's going to tee off with the right hand."

Former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz, who was also on analytical duties, laughed in the background as commentator Jon Anik asked Bisping: "What did you just call that move? I've never heard that."

"Dagestani handcuff – boom," rasped Bisping in reply. "It's what Khabib does all the time. Dom's laughing his head off over here."

Viewers were impressed and entertained by Bisping's turn of phrase. One told him: "I am a huge fan and I mean no disrespect by this but, your greatest contribution to MMA might very well be the term 'Dagestani handcuff'. Amazing."

Another used the phrase to send a taunt the way of Conor McGregor, reminding his sparring partner, Dillon Danis, of Nurmagomedov's successful use of the move when he beat the Irishman.

"Remember when your daddy was arrested with the Dagestani Handcuffs?" the fan asked Danis. "Copyright Bisping."

TV presenter and former beauty queen Sameera Khan was one of a number of fans who misheard Bisping. "I just rewatched the fight and Bisping clearly said 'Dagestani handcuff' both times," she said.