Sharaputdin Magomedov’s rise in the UFC has been remarkable, but his journey to the top has not been without struggle. Undefeated in the Octagon and steadily climbing toward the middleweight title, ‘Bullet’ has caught the eye of many with his raw talent and fighting prowess. But behind the success lies a story of perseverance and sacrifice.

Before making his way to the UFC, Magomedov fought in various promotions, often facing severe financial challenges. In a recent interview, he reflected on those tough days, sharing how he and his wife had to sacrifice to keep going. It wasn’t an easy road, and the weight of their struggles added another layer to his pursuit of greatness.

Despite the hurdles, Magomedov’s determination never wavered. His story reminds us that success in the UFC isn’t just about what happens inside the cage but the battles fought behind the scenes.

Sharaputdin Magomedov opens up on his struggles during his initial days

Like most UFC fighters, Bullet also comes from a humble background and has had his share of struggles. The 30-year-old worked extremely hard to get to the UFC and make a name for himself. Most of the fans know about his eye condition, which is pretty evident during his fights. Magomedov suffered an injury to his right eye way before he arrived at the UFC. He eventually had to take a break from the sport between March 2018 and July 2021. During this particular period, he faced a lot of financial problems.

Home of Fight recently took to their X account, where Magomedov shared the details. He pointed out how he forced his partner to curb certain expenses, which helped them save some money. The 30-year-old said, “The new generation of girls are not used to it. I even feel a bit ashamed telling you this. Sometimes, my wife would get some coffee and ice cream. At some point, I had to restrict her from coffee. On another occasion, I had to restrict her from ice cream. Certainly, she was not ready for that. She might have thought that I was just stingy to her. But I explained that we could survive more days without that coffee and ice cream. And she understood me. After going through it she became a completely different person.”Fortunately for the Russian fighter, he has made a move to the UFC and is working hard to improve the lives of his family.

The one-eyed fighter is also featuring in a movie and revealed the news on his Instagram. He is still unbeaten at the UFC and is scheduled to feature in the UFC 308 fight card. But does he have any weaknesses in his game? Joe Rogan seems to have found out the only weakness in his game.

Joe Rogan wants Sharaputdin Magomedov to improve one particular aspect of his game

30-year-old Sharaputdin Magomedov is currently on a roll in the UFC. He is unbeaten in his first three fights in the UFC and has extended his career record to 14-0. Magomedov now gets the opportunity to feature at the UFC 308 event in Abu Dhabi and the fans are super excited to witness him. The Russian fighter will take on Armen Petrosyan in a highly exciting clash in the middleweight division. A win at UFC 308 will help him extend his winning run to four fights. However, UFC color commentator Joe Rogan feels he still has one weakness in his game, which will land him in trouble.

Rogan analyzed his debut fight with Bruno Silva which the Russian won via decision( 30-27) at the end of five rounds. However, the JRE host pointed out the areas he has to improve upon and said, “[Sharaputdin] Magomedov taken down in the third, too. He’s gonna have a hard time with real wrestlers… He’s still on his back, look at this. I forgot he was on his back so much. I was watching some of the highlights. As a matter of fact, I think I left this fight before the third round. This dude is spending a lot of time in his back,”. Magomedov does have fantastic wrestling skills but has the tendency to give away his back during his fights. Although he hasn’t been submitted yet in his fights, the top fighters might just use his weakness against him in the future.

Since then, Magomedov has gone on to win two more fights and is high on confidence. Can he keep his winning momentum going in the upcoming event? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.