Middleweight Shara Magomedov suffered his first career loss last weekend in the UFC Saudi Arabia co-main event losing to Michael Page via unanimous decision.
Page, who moved up from welterweight to the middleweight division to take the fight, gave Magomedov problems with his speed, agility, and overall elusiveness. Magomedov did not have an answer for Page’s style and movement. In the end, Page easily won the fight.
Magomedov released a statement via social media after the loss revealing that he entered the bout with ‘a nightmarish health condition.’
“The pirate sails into the harbor, but I will return,” Magomedov wrote on social media.
“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.”
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After arriving in the UFC in October 2023, Magomedov strung together four consecutive wins, including three in 2024, before losing for the first time to Page. The 30-year old did not disclose the specifics of the health condition.