'Shara Bullet' Claims He Fought at UFC Saudi Arabia with 'Nightmarish Health Condition'

Sharabutdin Magomedov came up short in a tactical battle against Michael Page in the UFC Saudi Arabia co-headliner, but it turns out that the Dagestani striker might not have been fighting in peak condition.

“Shara Bullet” suffered his first defeat in 16 career outings on Saturday, dropping a unanimous verdict to Page at ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Afterward, the 30-year-old released a statement on social media explaining the adversity he faced in the middleweight bout.

“The pirate sails into the harbor, but I will return,” Magomedov said. “I knew all the risks when stepping in with such a nightmarish health condition and preparation. I felt that despite everything, I could still win—but it didn’t work out, and that’s it.

“Thank you to the UFC organization for this opportunity and to everyone involved. I wanted to put on a show and meet expectations without canceling the fight. Thank you to everyone who stands by me in any situation! Alhamdulillah.”

Magomedov did not elaborate on the health issue that hindered him against Page. He began his promotional tenure with successive triumphs over Bruno Silva, Antonio Trocoli, Michal Oleksiejczuk and Armen Petrosyan. His victory against Petrosyan — a double spinning backfist knockout — generated plenty of hype thanks to the spectacular nature of the finish.

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