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Hasbulla has become one of the most beloved figures worldwide due to his childlike appearance and actions that often gain popularity in meme culture. His extended presence in the MMA world began when he signed a promotional deal with the UFC. Despite his small stature and seemingly cute appearance, Hasbulla is not as innocent as one might think, as he has been involved in multiple controversies.

Fairly recently ‘mini Khabib,’ along with his friends, was arrested in a traffic violation case in the heartlands of Dagestan. Hasbulla on his recent escapade has shared a story on his Instagram handle calling out everyone who is spreading false information about him.

Hasbulla’s controversial year: From traffic violations to misinformation confrontation

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‘Mini Khabib’ was embroiled in a shocking controversy back in May this year. Hasbulla and some of his friends had violated the traffic rules in the heart of Dagestan. The official reports from the police suggested that he and his friends drove rashly in the streets and were interfering with other drivers. The reports further suggested that it was their friend’s wedding and that was the reason for their disobedience.

Hasbulla, who was already embroiled in a fresh animal abuse controversy, faced widespread condemnation worldwide for violating the laws of Dagestan. Fairly recently, the TikTok sensation has uploaded a story on his Instagram handle.

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The story showcased a car in the background with a quote in Russian. “Do not be misled by people around you because most of them are useless”. Hasbulla in his frustration seems to have sent a message where he called out everyone spreading misinformation against him. However, the saga of ‘mini Khabib’ in controversy started back in March when he seemingly abused his pet cat.

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Controversies surrounding ‘Mini Khabib’ Hasbulla

‘Mini Khabib’ found himself in the middle of controversy when a video of him surfaced on social media where he could be seen abusing his pet cat Barisk. In the video, Hasbulla can be seen pulling the feline’s ear and hitting her on the head. The video led to widespread criticism across social media with people calling out PETA to take action against Hasbulla.

However, a Twitter thread suggested that the full context of the incident might exonerate Hasbulla. The thread included footage of Hasbulla letting his cat outside and chasing away another cat that approached Barsik. Following this, Hasbulla was seen scolding Barsik and confining it to its box. In response to the backlash, Hasbulla clarified that his actions were playful and part of disciplining his pet.

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In addition to the aforementioned incident, Hasbulla found himself embroiled in yet another incident when he was purportedly suspended by Instagram, allegedly due to issuing a menacing ultimatum to a lady. This happened after the woman posted an unauthorized video of Hasbulla’s sister. In spite of being embroiled in controversies, Hasbulla has gathered a massive following on social media and has since collaborated with high-profile mixed martial arts fighters and personalities. What are your thoughts on ‘Mini Khabib’ Hasbulla? Do tell us in the comments below.

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