Eagle-eyed UFC fans spotted a quick look at social media star Hasbulla in EA Sports UFC 5’s recently released reveal trailer.
Social media superstar Hasbulla Magomedov, aka “Mini Khabib,” rose to internet fame a few short years ago after amassing millions of followers on Instagram and TikTok.
The Russian TikToker is best known for being deeply ingrained in the MMA community; in fact, he’s even nursed a feud with UFC star Conor McGregor. Hasbulla won’t be leaving the inner circle anytime soon, though.
Late last year, Hasbulla inked a five-year deal with the UFC, a contract that supposedly won’t see him enter the Octagon, though he will make event appearances and push social media content on the organization’s behalf. It looks like the agreement also landed him a spot in EA’s newest UFC title.
Fans spot Hasbulla in announcement trailer for EA Sports UFC 5
On September 7, EA Sports unleashed the first official UFC 5 trailer, which confirmed the game’s late October launch date. More perceptive viewers spotted something else – or, rather, someone else.
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Not long after the video went live, Dovy Simu isolated a few seconds from the trailer that revealed a surprise appearance. One shot of an Octagon match shows internet star Hasbulla sitting cage-side.
“Is that who I think it is?” Dovy asked when sharing the clip in question. Check it out in the post below:
is that who i think it is? pic.twitter.com/1Qu07yRhas
— Dovy🔌 (@DovySimuMMA) September 8, 2023
This admittedly quick glimpse suggests that UFC 5 players will occasionally see Hasbulla Magomedov in the audience. At the time of writing, it’s unclear how involved Hasbulla’s character model will be during matches and after.
The specifics remain under wraps for now, yet details should surface in the not-too-distant future. EA Sports UFC 5 is slated to hit PS5 and Xbox Series X|S platforms this fall on Friday, October 27.