HASBULLA Magomedov became an overnight sensation after going viral on social media.
For those of you who may not know him, read on to find out more.
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Who is Hasbulla Magomedov?
Hasbulla grew up in Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia, and is the son of a plumber.
He became extremely popular after a video of him went viral on TikTok in 2021.
He has a genetic disorder that resulted in his small stature and high sounding voice.
Although it has not been officially confirmed, it is believed that he has a form of dwarfism.
Hasbulla has been posting content to Instagram since November 2020 but only went viral on TikTok in 2021.
He now has over 8 million followers on Instagram.
In October 2022, he signed a contract with the UFC.
How old is Hasbulla Magomedov?
The Russian native is believed to be around 20 years old.
His exact date of birth is not known, although there are conflicting reports that he was born in either 2002 or 2003 in July.
According to an interview that Hasbulla did with SportsKeeda, he is 3 foot 4 inches.
The average height for an adult with dwarfism is 4ft with the generally defined height being 4 foot 10 inches.
What is Hasbulla Magomedov’s net worth?
The exact figure of his net worth is yet to be revealed, however, it is believed that he is worth at least $200k after his UFC deal.
The star has become increasingly popular on social media with over 11 billion views on TikTok.
His increasing social media presence and popularity have surely grown the star’s wealth considerably to go along with his newfound fame.
Why has Hasbulla Magomedov gone viral on TikTok?
Hasbulla became majorly popular in the MMA community after several videos of him went viral.
He earned the nickname Mini Khabib after he recreated Khabib Nurmagomedov’s iconic UFC weigh-in.
A mock press conference video with social media personality Abdu Rozik is also a very popular video of Hasbulla’s.
Rozik, 19, has a similar growth disorder which is believed to be GHD – Growth Hormone Deficiency.
It was thought that a fight between the two was being organised by Chechen MMA fighter Asxab Tamaev, however, the fight did not go ahead.
The head of the Russian Dwarf Athletic Association described the fight as “unethical and wrong.”
She said in a statement that the fight was merely planned to make people laugh and that it would only be taken seriously if martial arts with dwarfism is made a Paralympic sport.
Hasbulla has also been involved in a social media spat with Conor McGregor, after giving his chicken the same name as the Irishman.
McGregor responded in an awful tweet that has been deleted, calling him a “smelly little inbred.”
How many fights has Hasbulla been involved in?
It is not known whether Hasbulla has been in a fight before, but there is heavy interest in getting the man into the cage.
Hasbulla is known to be close friends with UFC fighter, Khabib Nurmagomedov.
The pair have often been seen in videos with one another on TikTok and have reportedly struck up a friendship.
His subsequent relationship with the UFC ace has sparked questions about Hasbulla and his ambitions in the boxing world.
During a video released by Asxab Tamaev, Hasbulla was asked who he’d like to fight between Logan Paul, Conor McGregor, and American mixed martial artist Henry Cejudo.
Hasbulla answered, “I want to punish this one [Conor McGregor]. He talks too much.”
Although, he did manage to get inside a cage back in 2022 when he went to watch a fight in Abu Dhabi.
Footage of Hasbulla engaging in a playfight with a friend circulated on Twitter with MMA fans stating he’s started his career 1-0.
Why was Hasbulla arrested?
On May 8, 2023, it was revealed that Hasbulla and his friends were reportedly arrested by cops “for driving offences.”
Allegedly, he and his friends used their cars to block traffic and do doughnuts in the middle of a main road.
They claim to have done this in celebration of a friend’s wedding in Dagestan, Russia.
Local reports claim that the group was taken into custody and charged with administrative violations.
Hasbulla’s official Twitter account reposted a poster, writing: “#FreeBulla” on Monday evening following his arrest.
