Sharabutdin Magomedov, the professional MMA fighter from Russia, suffered his first loss at UFC Fight Night 250, at King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Magomedov lost by unanimous decision against British fighter Michael “Venom” Page in his highly anticipated fight.
UFC debut ends in disappointment
Magomedov has a reputation as an explosive striker but could not impose his fighting style on Page. The British fighter’s accurate movement and execution kept Magomedov on the backfoot. Page’s experience earned him the win, handing Magomedov his first loss in his professional career.
Revealing a Hidden Battle
After the fight, Magomedov stated he was suffering from a serious illness at the time of the battle. He called it a health condition from a nightmare, which had severely hampered and hurt him. Even though he was struggling, he decided to go on with the fight for the fans’ sake and not pull out of the battle. The news comes on the back of concern for the fighters’ health and the propensity to fight sick to keep fans happy.
Financial Setback from the Loss
Magomedov also revealed that losing had a significant financial cost. Had he won, he thinks he would’ve made about $300,000. Losing that battle cost him fame and record, but it also cost him a lot of money. The pressure of boxing is accurate, and it offers excellent monetary value to a victory and a heavy financial cost of a loss.
Michael Bisping’s Unexpected Gesture
After losing, Sharabutdin Magomedov was interviewed by ex-UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping. At the moment of the back and forth, the two men captured Bisping’s eye prosthetic on camera. They have some commonality, as Magomedov is also a vision-challenged fighter like Bisping. Bisping’s action reminded everyone how brutal fighting is and that you have to be strong to be able to fight at the highest level.
What’s Next for Magomedov?
Even after this mishap, Magomedov is still a good UFC fighter. After analyzing his check in the bout, many feel he should have recovered and returned better. The UFC may assist him in resuming his fighting career.
Conclusion
Sharabutdin Magomedov defeat at UFC Fight Night 250 will affect him going forward in his career. The health-related issues he faced, the money he lost, and the effect of the loss make this an opportunity. He has been very unfortunate throughout his life. From his first loss, Mr. Magomedov already started to pay the price of being a UFC fighter. The MMA world will pay attention to “Shara Bullet” as he looks towards his next fight after suffering a loss.
