Hasbulla has signed a lucrative five-year deal with the UFC which will see him take part in media activity at events.
The Russian star, who has growth hormone deficiency (GHD), shot to fame after hosting a mock press conference with his long-term rival Abdu Rozik who has a similar genetic condition. His popularity has seen him thrust into the limelight, which is also down to his close friendship with retired star Khabib Nurmagomedov and protege Islam Makhachev.
Many have called for the rising star to compete in the UFC, and he has even held talks with Dana White pleading for his chance to take on either Rozik or Conor McGregor in the octagon. White has admitted to being impressed with his star quality having seen huge interest around events with the star in attendance.
