Hasbulla Magomedov Signs a 5 Year Deal with the UFC

Social media sensation Hasbulla has recently signed a five-year deal with the UFC as a brand ambassador.

Hasbulla, 19, known as 'Mini Khabib' became viral due to his video content, stickers, and memes, and now he will follow in Khabib's footsteps by having a role in the UFC.

According to UFC insider Igor Lazorin, Hasbulla signed a five-year contract with the UFC. He will attend tournaments and have media activity as part of his role in the organization.

The contract of the social media sensation is worth more than a lot of fighters.

His feud with Conor McGregor looks set to continue as he joins the sport. Hasbulla picked up the nickname ‘Mini Khabib’ after he replicated pro MMA fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov’s iconic weigh-in. The two now regularly create content together.

Magomedov has been a prominent ringside figure at the octagon and has established close ties with White and also other major UFC fighters.

Hasbulla won't fight in the octagon. Nevertheless, he will be part of the UFC. He will appeal to the younger generation of UFC fans. Hasbulla will promote the UFC brand and appear across different events. 

Here are some key facts about Hasbulla:

• Age 19

• Date of Birth: 5th July, 2003

• Nationality: Russian

• TikTok Followers: 1.2M

• Instagram Followers: 2.1M

• Twitter Followers: 739k

Hasbulla became an online sensation during the COVID-19 pandemic after his videos on TikTok and Instagram went viral, seeing him become the subject of thousands of memes, posts and tweets.

UFC chief Dana White met Hasbulla at UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi last October.

Dana White is a huge fan of Hasbulla. He's aware of the popularity that the Russian young man has on social media. 

His joyful nature is also second to none.

Despite suffering from a debilitating condition that makes him abnormally short, Hasbulla embodies confidence and charm which has added to his fame.