New footage of internet icon Hasbulla Magomedov practicing his ring walk after signing a five-year contract with the UFC has emerged.

The 19-year-old was caught on camera walking to the Octagon at the Etihad Arena ahead of UFC 280 which featured his friend Islam Makhachev who won the lightweight title in the main event.

In the clip, Hasbulla can be seen emerging from the backstage area in official UFC gear that featured his name.

The hooded youngster steps into the Octagon to cheers from the people in the arena before he poses for the camera and shows off his fast hands that made him famous.

Hasbulla is 3ft 4in and has a genetic disorder that gives him characteristics such as stunted growth and a high voice. Although it has not been officially confirmed, it is believed he has a form of dwarfism.

The Russian teenager first went viral when he was linked to fight with fellow social media personality, Abdu Rozik, 18, who has a similar growth disorder, but nothing materialised after they squared off in a mock press conference.

Since then, he’s has become a social media sensation, amassing more than three million followers on Instagram and two billion views on TikTok.

While he’s almost universally liked, UFC legend Conor McGregor recently decided he has a problem with Hasbulla and took unnecessary shots at him on social media starting the most unlikely beef of 2022.

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Hasbulla fired back and asked to face ‘Notorious’ inside the Octagon after claiming he had signed a deal to fight in the UFC.

Since then, things have been quiet between the pair, but UFC president Dana White has spoke to confirm Hasbulla is now a part of his MMA promotion and send a warning to McGregor.

“Yes, we did sign Hasbulla, and what he’s going to end up doing remains to be seen,” White told Barstool Sports ahead of UFC 280.

“Conor’s gonna f*** around and get his a** whooped if he runs into him [Hasbulla] out in the streets.”

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