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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 102 centimeters (3 feet 4 inches) tall.[1][2] 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, Mike Tyson, Mark Wahlberg, Luquitas Rodríguez, Shaquille O'Neal and the Nelk Boys.[3]
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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 |
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Hasbulla grew up in Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia, and is the son of Magomed Magomedov, a plumber.[4][5] He is a Muslim[6] and of Dargin ethnicity.[7][8] His informal interpreter, Surkhay Sungurov, said that Hasbulla convicted a friend to drive 200 kilometers to help him escape school. Once he left, he began creating videos for the internet.[9]
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).[10][11] 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.[9] The New York Times wrote that he is passionate about "shooting guns, driving fast cars, practicing fighting moves, and playing pranks."[9]
He owns a Scottish Fold cat named Barsik (Барсик, 'little leopard') and an Aegean cat named Znany. In addition to his cats, Hasbulla also owns a pony named Борис (Boris), meaning "fighter" or "warrior." Furthermore, he drives a white Lada Riva, affectionately nicknamed "Semyorka".[citation needed]
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One of Hasbulla's first viral videos shows 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.[9]
During 2021 and 2022, he had a satirical publicized dispute with Tajikistani social media influencer 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 was accused of abusing his pet cat, by pulling her ear.[20][21]
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- Russian: Хасбулла Магомедович Магомедов, IPA: [xəzbʊˈɫa məɡɐˈmʲɛdəvɪt͡ɕ məɡɐˈmʲɛdəf]
- Russian: Хасбик, IPA: [ˈxazbʲɪk]
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