Shara Magomedov needed a Bounce Back victory for the first time in his career.
UFC Abu Dhabi saw several favorites of the home audience raise their hands, with Petr Yan Marcus Mcghee beating in the Co-Main event.
Before 'No Mercy' made the walk, Magomedov tried to place his loss of Michael 'Venom' page behind him by gaining his fifth victory in the Octagon.
'Bullet' was a big favorite that came into his middleweight with Canada's Marc-Andre Barriault.
Although he did not produce new highlights in Abu Dhabi, Magomedov earned a heavily fought victory over Barriault after he had overcome a considerable injury.
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Shara Magomedov responds to his Bounce Back Win and Fight of the Night Bonus Na UFC Abu Dhabi
Shara Magomedov won all three rounds against Marc-Andre Barriault at UFC Abu Dhabi, and ended his opponent with 93 important strikes to 39.
The four and a half minutes of the control time was not the only adversity that 'Bullet' had to overcome on July 26 after being caught with a big shot in the second round.
Barriault landed a right -wing hook when Magomedov came in and succeeded with different strikes in the conflict that broke the nose of his opponent, so that the face of the Russian was covered with blood in the third.
The striking specialist recovered and won the third for a convincing decision gain where he was certainly tested.
This moment helped both men to earn an extra check, with their fight on Saturday evening received the fight of the Nachthonors.
'Bullet', who responded to his victory by writing “I am back!” X also responded to winning his fourth bonus in the UFC through a similar short statement on social media.
Shara Magomedov praised Michael Bisping in his interview after the fight on UFC Abu Dhabi
Shara Magomedov has previously talked about how he was inspired by a UFC legend who became champion despite the overcoming of a great obstacle.
After his victory in Abu Dhabi, 'Bullet' was able to say it on the face of De Jager during his interview after the fight in the Octagon with Michael Bisping.
Magomedov and Bisping have both achieved success in the UFC, regardless of their lack of vision in one eye.
“I am really happy to see, you are my husband. Brother, you are a big motivation for me. Inshallah, step by step, I will become a champion.”
It may not have been his best performance so far, but this victory was still huge for Magomedov after the first defeat of his career.