Hasbulla Magomedov has really signed an actual UFC contract! The 19-year-old Dagestani Russian with Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), more commonly known as dwarfism, who went viral demanding a UFC contract to find out who the toughest little person is, finally got what he asked for.
Hasbulla Is In The UFC
“Mini Khabib”, as Hasbulla is known after recreating Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘s UFC 229 weigh-in, is an internet sensation, mostly on TikTok and Instagram. Hizbullah’s recreation of the weigh-in, the fact that he is friends with Khabib Nurmagomedov, and his callouts and online trash-talking wars with Abdu Rozik (who also has dwarfism) and Connor McGreggor have made the Dagestani an internet celebrity.
Currently actually training MMA, Hasbulla asked Dana White for a contract, claiming he was the GOAT. This got Dana to respond and led to Hasbulla becoming even more famous.
It seems, however, that Hasbulla now finally got his UFC contract.
“The rumors are true. I have officially signed a deal to fight in the UFC! Details will be revealed by the end of the year.
Thank you to UFC, Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Surkhay Sungurov, Justin Ozuna, and everyone who helped make this dream become a reality.
All my fans will be able to buy a Hasbulla fight kit soon on UFC.com and hasbulla.com.” wrote Hasbulla on his Instagram account.
Seeing as Magomedov is a known intent troll, everyone is taking his announcement with a large grain of salt. The UFC, however, seems to confirm it, by posting “the GOAT has signed, the UFC is not ready” via the UFC on BT Sport Twitter.
The 🐐 has signed!
The UFC is not ready 😳😂
📸: Hasbulla Magomedov pic.twitter.com/nE1aae3vQa
— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) October 13, 2022
Who Will Hasbulla Fight?
Given that Hasbulla’s condition leaves him standing at 3 feet 3 inches and weighing in at around 40 pounds, there is no division in the UFC where he could realistically fight.
If a fight for Hasbulla was ever to materialize, it would probably be under special rules, and most likely an exhibition match more geared towards grappling. Even though Hasbulla is rumored to train, it is entirely doubtful he will get a real MMA bout.
We should also keep in mind that this might just be a promotion stunt to help Magomedov sell his Reebok fight kit. It is more likely that he will have a promotion part to play In the UFC. He will be in Islam Mahkachev’s corner this weekend alongside Khabib Nurmagomedov.
The world of MMA took the news as a shock, with many fighters surprised at how Hasbulla’s contract could materialize.
For now, we’ll just have to sit and wait for some more clarity on the subject.
