HASBULLA Magomedov has quickly become an iconic figure in the world of combat sports, from shadowboxing Mike Tyson to recreating Khabib Nurmagomedov’s iconic UFC weigh-in.
Here’s everything we know about the Dagestani internet sensation, including how old he really is.
Who is Hasbulla Magomedov?
Hasbulla Magomedov is a social media megastar from Makhachkala, Dagestan.
He is the son of a plumber and rose to fame in late 2020 with funny sketches on Instagram, before his popularity skyrocketed when he started on TikTok in 2021.
Many of her fans were attracted to her small stature and high-pitched voice, as well as her unparalleled confidence around celebrities.
Although it has never been confirmed, Hasbulla appears to have a genetic disorder that has affected his height, with many speculating that he may have dwarfism.
He now has more than eight million followers on Instagram and has posed with some of the biggest names in combat sports, such as UFC president Dana White and former UFC lightweight champion Khabib.
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One of his most famous clips came when he appeared on Mike Tyson’s Hotboxing podcast last year.
Hasbulla can be seen shadowboxing with Mike before the former baddest man on the planet grabs him and picks him up.
Many viewers saw the funny side of Tyson holding him while others criticized the boxing icon for treating Hasbulla like a baby.
A mock MMA press conference video featuring social media personality Abdu Rozik is also a very popular Hasbulla video.
Rozik, 19, has a similar growth disorder believed to be GHD – Growth Hormone Deficiency.
It was thought that a fight between the two was being organized by Chechen MMA fighter Asxab Tamaev, but 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 planned just to make people laugh and that it would only be taken seriously if martial arts with dwarfism became a Paralympic sport.
In October 2022, he signed a contract with the UFC and is regularly seen at events mainly in the United Arab Emirates.
Most recently, he was seen in the massive unified heavyweight title clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk rubbing shoulders with Cristiano Ronaldo, Anthony Joshua and Steven Gerrard.
How old is Hasbulla Magomedov?
The Russian native is believed to be 21 years old and was born on July 7, 2003.
But his exact date of birth is not known as there are conflicting reports online.
His age has always been a subject of speculation among fans online due to his voice and stature making him appear younger than he is.
According to an interview Hasbulla gave with SportsKeedahe is 3 feet 4 inches.
Legally making him a dwarf with the generally defined height being less than 4 feet 10 inches.
What is Hasbulla Magomedov’s net worth?
Hasbulla is rumored to be worth anywhere between £200,000 and a staggering £2 million.
An exact number of his net worth is yet to be revealed and is hotly debated.
He is seen with a number of flashy watches, clothes and engines online, leading many to believe he is well off.
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His main source of income will come from his online presence, with his TikTok accounts already garnering over 11 billion views in just a few years.
Sponsorships, TV appearance fees, merchandise, and fan meet-and-greets also add to his net worth.
How many fights has Hasbulla been involved in?
It’s unknown if Hasbulla has ever fought before, but there is great interest in putting the popular man in an octagon, cage or ring.
Hasbulla’s connection to martial arts comes from his native Dagestan, which has seen a huge boom in athletes since Khabib Nurmagomedov broke into the UFC.
Khabib and Hasbulla quickly became close friends and the pair began a relationship over their love of fighting.
Hasbulla has been very active online calling out other celebrities in fantasy matches.
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One of his biggest targets is Khabib’s mortal rival, Conor McGregor.
The two enemies had several back-and-forths, including one in which Hasbulla named her pet chicken after the Irishman.
Dagestani fighters often label McGregor a “chicken” after he pulled out in his blockbuster fight with Khabib.
McGregor responded in a horrible tweet that has since been deleted, calling him “small and smelly” and saying he would “kick him” if he saw him in person.
Hasbulla replied: “I want to punish this one [Conor McGregor]. He talks too much.
Why was Hasbulla arrested?
On May 8, 2023, it was revealed that Hasbulla and his friends had been arrested by police officers “for driving violations.”
He and his friends allegedly used their cars to block traffic and do donuts 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 state that the group was taken into custody and charged with administrative violations.
Hasbulla’s official Twitter account republished a poster reading: “#FreeBulla” on the night of May 8, after his arrest.
He was also criticized online after shocking footage emerged of him mauling his defenseless cat.
Hasbulla faced a series of reactions from disgusted viewers when the clip showed him swatting the cowering feline and pulling its ear.
But Hasbulla defended the treatment of his cat, Barsik, saying the moggy was misbehaving and he was disciplining him.
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