Hasbulla | |
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Хасбулла | |
Born | Hasbulla Magomedovich Magomedov 7 July 2002 Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia |
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Years active | 2021–present |
Known for | Dwarfism, MMA collaborations |
Website | hasbulla |
Hasbulla Magomedovich Magomedov[a] (born 7 July 2002), simply known as Hasbulla or Hasbik,[b] is a Russian social media personality. He has dwarfism caused by a growth hormone deficiency, and is 99 cm (3 ft 3 in) tall. Hasbulla first gained fame in 2021 due to a viral TikTok video and has since made collaborations with high-profile mixed martial arts fighters and other personalities, including Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, Alexander Volkanovski, Dana White, Mark Wahlberg, Luquitas Rodríguez, Shaquille O'Neal and the Nelk Boys.[1][2]
Personal life
Hasbulla grew up in Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia, and is the son of Magomed Magomedov, a plumber.[3][4] He is a Muslim[5] and of Dargin ethnicity.[6][7] His informal interpreter, Surkhay Sungurov, said that Hasbulla convinced a friend to drive 200 kilometers to help him escape school. Once he left, he began creating videos for the internet.[8]
He has a form of dwarfism caused by a growth hormone deficiency and stands at 99 cm (3 ft 3 in) tall, weighing 20 kg (44.1 lb).[9][10] His sister also has the same medical condition.[citation needed] However, his and his sister's form of dwarfism is unknown, as he stated that doctors have never given him a definitive diagnosis.[8] The New York Times wrote that he is passionate about "shooting guns, driving fast cars, practicing fighting moves, and playing pranks."[8]
He owns a Scottish Fold cat named Barsik (Барсик, 'little leopard').[11] Hasbulla also owns a white Lada Riva (also known as "Semyorka").[citation needed]
Career
One of Hasbulla's first viral videos show him driving a motorized scooter and lecturing a young person on a bicycle about pandemic restrictions, telling him to go home. In another video, Hasbulla was eating strawberries.[8]
During 2021 and 2022, he had a satirical publicized dispute with Abdu Rozik[12] and Uzbek Erali.[13]
In September 2022, Hasbulla signed a five-year promotion contract with the UFC.[14][15][16][17]
Since 2021, Hasbulla has participated in commercial ventures, including licensing his image to be used in products[18] and releasing an NFT collection.[19]
In March 2023, after touring the United States with Nelk, he came under criticism for scolding his pet cat, by pulling her ear.[20][21]
Notes
- ^ Russian: Хасбулла Магомедович Магомедов, IPA: [xɐzˈbuɫə məɡɐˈmʲɛdəvɪt͡ɕ məɡɐˈmʲɛdəf]
- ^ Russian: Хасбик, IPA: [ˈxazbʲɪk]
References
- ^ "Hasbulla is headed to Abu Dhabi for UFC 280". asianmma.com. 11 October 2022. Archived from the original on 1 April 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "Hasbulla under fire for allegedly abusing cat in YouTube video". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. 29 March 2023. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "Who is Hasbulla? Why is the Russian an online sensation? Medical condition, height and age explained". The Scotsman. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- ^ Lu, Garry (13 March 2023). "Hasbulla Magomedov: The Living Meme Explained". Boss Hunting. Archived from the original on 24 April 2023. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
- ^ "Russian social media star Hasbulla performs umrah pilgrimage in Mecca". www.al-monitor.com. 25 April 2022. Archived from the original on 31 December 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ Korotkov, Ivan; Mayorova, Tatyana; Bunyakova, Darya; Kukova, Anastasiya (30 March 2023). "Хасбулла Магомедов: выглядит на пять лет в 21, учит Коран и чуть не стал бойцом ММА" [Hasbulla Magomedov: looks 5 years old at 21, learns the Quran and almost became an MMA fighter] (in Russian). Archived from the original on 21 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
- ^ "Хасбик (Хасбулла) - биография, сколько лет, фото, бой" [Hasbik (Hasbulla) - biography, age, photo, fight]. toppeoples.ru (in Russian). 4 March 2021. Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d Bernstein, Joseph (28 April 2023). "And in This Corner, Hailing From Dagestan, Presenting Hasbulla". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 28 April 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "Дагестанский феномен: как Хасбик за три года заработал больше $2 млн". Forbes.ru (in Russian). 21 February 2023. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ^ "Hasbulla Magomedov: Who is Hasbulla? Why is the Russian an online sensation? What's his medical condition?". www.scotsman.com. 1 September 2022. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "HASBULLA'S FIRST INTERVIEW: Sundae Conversation with Caleb Pressley". YouTube. 4 April 2022. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 7 June 2023.
- ^ "Is Hasbulla fighting Abdu Rozik in the UFC? Dana White hints at possible fight date". Dexerto. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ^ "Inshallah This Will Explain The Feud Between Hasbulla And Abdu Rozik | Defector". defector.com. 7 February 2022. Archived from the original on 11 April 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
- ^ "Hasbulla Signs Five-Year UFC Contact". Yahoo Life. 14 September 2022. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ^ "Dana White-Hasbulla deal sets UFC world on fire". www.marca.com. 13 September 2022. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "Social media sensation Hasbulla Magomedov pens five-year deal with UFC". www.wionews.com. 14 September 2022. Archived from the original on 28 November 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "Hasbulla says he has 'officially signed a deal to fight in the UFC'". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. 13 October 2022. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
- ^ "HASBULLA MAGOMEDOV ® - Official Store". Hasbulla Shop. Archived from the original on 20 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ "Crypto Hasbulla – Hasbulla's Official NFT Project". Archived from the original on 20 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ^ Press-Reynolds, Kieran. "A popular Russian influencer is unfazed after fans accused him of animal abuse in a now-deleted video where he's seen yanking and hitting his cat". Insider. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ^ Payne, Johny. "Ali Abdelaziz offers words of support to Hasbulla after influencer defends beating his cat". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 4 April 2023.