After a lackluster debut win at UFC 294, Sharaputdin Magomedov has since demonstrated his true potential with commanding performances in his last two victories. Now undefeated at 14-0, ‘Bullet’ is riding high, and rumors are swirling about his next fight. It appears that Magomedov could be making a return to the very city where he made his UFC debut.

UFC President Dana White has already revealed some of the exciting matchups planned for UFC 308, and the card is shaping up to be an absolute blockbuster. With a major featherweight clash headlining the event, whispers suggest that Sharaputdin Magomedov could also be featured on the card, setting the stage for another thrilling performance from the rising star.

Fans are eagerly awaiting confirmation, as the anticipation builds to see if Magomedov can continue his unbeaten streak and solidify his reputation as one of the most exciting prospects in the UFC.

Is UFC 308 the next stop for Sharaputdin Magomedov?

Sharaputdin Magomedov always had this aura of mystique before he came into the UFC, but after his performances inside the Octagon, he has become the talk of the Russian media. As such, one such outlet, ‘Red Corner MMA’, revealed rumors that Dana White and Co. are working to set up ‘Bullet’ against former Muay Thai world champion Armen Petrosyan.

Sharaputdin Magomedov’s rumored next opponent is a Muay Thai gold medalist who earned his UFC contract through Dana White’s Contender Series back in 2021. This fighter, Armen Petrosyan, has a mixed record with 9 wins and 3 losses overall, and a UFC record of 2 wins and 3 losses. Although there hasn’t been any official confirmation from the UFC or Magomedov himself, sources indicate that Petrosyan has accepted the challenge when offered the fight.

If this bout comes to fruition, it would mark a remarkable feat for Sharaputdin Magomedov, as it would be his third fight within just four months—a rarity in the UFC, where most fighters avoid taking such frequent matches to preserve their health and careers. However, what’s even more intriguing is that Petrosyan isn’t the opponent Magomedov originally had in mind. The undefeated fighter has his sights set on facing a true icon of the sport, indicating he’s not just looking for wins, but also to make a statement by taking on top-tier competition.

‘Bullet’ wanted to fight Nick Diaz

The MMA world went absolutely berserk when the news arrived that Nick Diaz was set to make an unexpected return against Vicente Luque earlier this month in Abu Dhabi. But the whole plan fell off and Sharaputdin Magomedov saved the day, fighting Michal Oleksiejczuk in the new co-main event. After ‘Bullet’s unanimous decision win over the Polish fighter, he expressed his wish to fight Diaz at UFC 308 because he wanted to become “super popular.”

“I think I’d be honored to fight someone like him. I want to show that if I beat a big name like that, that’s what I need to fly up, to become super popular,” Sharaputdin Magomedov told the media post-UFC on ABC 7, as reported by ‘MMA Junkie’. It’s interesting to think about a matchup between these two fighters, but it’s unlikely that Dana White would make Nick Diaz, who’s 41 years old, fight a young blood like Magomedov.

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