Shara 'Bullet' Magomedov has its next UFC assignment in the calendar.
The one -eyed Magomedov burst on stage with a perfect start to life in the leading promotion of mixed martial arts.
After drawing a lot of attention with his intimidating look and pirate persona, the Dagestani also started to deliver the goods in the cage. The most striking was the memorable double spinning backfist from Magomedov last October last October.
But the rise of 'Bullet' suddenly and closer to stop in February when he met Michael 'Venom''s unique striking puzzle.
A disappointing representation in Saudi Arabia dented the hype behind Magomedov, but he fully expects fans to get the fans again on his side on July 26 with a winning version opposite Marc-Andre Barriault at UFC Abu Dhabi.
Shara Magomedov promises to bring a 'storm' to the Octagon in UFC Return
Shortly before UFC Dana White announced a whole series of large fights on Tuesday, including the next matchup of Magomedov, the Russian 30-year-old appeared on Instagram with an ominous warning for his next opponent.
'Bullet' channeled his inner pirate and promised to bring a 'storm' to the cage, come later this year fighting night in Etihad Arena.
“Every warrior is destined to face a time of silence … But the calmness is over. The pirates anchor, driven by a voice from the inside. It is time to leave the quiet harbor and sail in open seas. The silence is behind him. The sails are raised.
“He did not start with a peaceful journey – he sails for Glorie. He does not only cross waters – he hunts for his prize. The oceans are waiting. The fighting is calling. A storm comes to the Octagon.”
Shara Magomedov's UFC record before he is confronted with Marc-Andre Barriault
Although Magomedov comes from a setback in the UFC, the result against page was his first taste of defeat in both promotion and MMA as a whole.
After he joined the UFC as a 11-0 professional, the unbeaten prospect quickly started to improve his CV with victories over Bruno-Die Alex Pereira in particular an point for his money in the rise of the former-Antonio Trocoli and Michal Oleksiejczuk.
The subsequent high point Ko against Petrosyan marked the best victory of Magomedov to date, and the 4-1 UFC midweight will deliver a similar performance when he makes the walk in Abu Dhabi for his second fight of 2025.