Shara Magomedov suffered his first profession loss at UFC Saudi Arabia to Michael Web page, but additionally says he was not on the peak of well being.
“Bullet” dropped a unanimous choice to Web page — who moved up from welterweight to take the competition — shedding a pair of 30-27’s and a 29-28 on the judges’ scorecards. The pace, craftiness, and elusive motion appeared to throw Magomedov off all through the battle, however following the loss, the 30-year-old launched his first assertion which he states he entered the battle with a nasty well being situation.
“The pirate sails into the harbor, however I’ll return,” Magomedov mentioned.
“I knew all of the dangers when stepping in with such a nightmarish well being situation and preparation. I felt that regardless of every part, I might nonetheless win—but it surely didn’t work out, and that’s it.
“Thanks to the UFC group for this chance and to everybody concerned. I wished to placed on a present and meet expectations with out canceling the battle. Thanks to everybody who stands by me in any scenario! Alhamdulillah.”
Magomedov didn’t reveal any specifics with reference to his well being previous to the battle. Previous to the loss to Web page, Magomedov earned choice wins over Michal Oleksiejczuk and Bruno Silva, together with stoppage wins over Antonio Trocoli, and in certainly one of 2024’s greatest knockouts, Arman Petrosyan at UFC 308 in October.
