Hasbulla Has Apparently Signed with the UFC

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While the UFC has not typically been in the business of booking «celebrity fights,» Dana White may be loosening up on this as social media star Hasbulla Magomedov claims he will be stepping into the octagon soon. The «celebrity fight» business has primarily been dominant in the boxing world in recent years due, in large part, to high-profile events featuring one or both of the Paul brothers. It appears the UFC is ready to throw its hat into this space now, though, and will be putting its chips behind the social media star and combat sports fan.

Within the fight world, Hasbulla has become a social media sensation in recent years due to his outspoken fandom, friendship with former UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagameddov, and his dwarfism, leaving him standing 3-foot-4-inches and weighing roughly 40 pounds. The 19-year-old has been a visible fixture at most major events within combat sports, especially UFC cards featuring Khabib before his retirement in 2021, which earned Hasbulla the nickname «Mini Khabib.» Hasbulla has since taken his fandom and love of Khabib to highlight many of the other fighters coming out of the Dagestan region recently, many of whom are considered top title contenders in the UFC, including Umar Nurmagomedov and Islam Makachev.

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Hasbulla shared the announcement on his social media accounts, dressed head-to-toe in official UFC attire to foreshadow how he may be dressed walking to the octagon. He made his excitement about the apparent deal clear in his posts and shared his gratitude to the UFC and his own team for «making this dream a reality.» Hasbulla said more details would be announced before the end of 2022, but he didn't waste