Sharaputdin Magomedov is one of the current UFC fighters who seems to be slowly climbing the ladder in the middleweight division. With his undefeated record and dynamic and flamboyant striking abilities, he is among the most exciting UFC prospects that fans can’t get enough of. While this is enough to make him stand out from the crowd, there’s another aspect of him that’s all set to make him stand out further. What is it? Well, it’s his love for acting.

Hailing from the mountainous region of Dagestan, Sharaputdin Magomedov once revealed that if he hadn’t taken up mixed martial arts, he would have pursued a career in acting. In fact, Magomedov is currently exploring this facet in Hollywood, and now, He is all set to make his acting debut with an upcoming Hollywood project. So what’s this new acting gig, you ask? Well, let’s find out!

Sharaputdin Magomedov’s Hollywood role

In an interview with Red Corner MMA, Sharaputdin Magomedov shared details about his new film commitment, explaining that he got the opportunity to play an assassin in a short film. The movie, produced by Los Angeles-based filmmakers, offered ‘Shara Bullet’ the opportunity to play the challenging role he couldn’t turn down. And as per recent stills being shared online, his ‘killer’ persona is also a UPS deliveryman.

Despite his busy schedule in the UFC, ‘Bullet’ jumped at the chance, and the producers took care of managing his visa and covering all associated expenses. Confirming the news, he said, “Yes, we were discussing it; my manager Ali is waiting for me. I’m getting a visa in a few days. When I get it, I will fly to America and perhaps star in that movie and train as well.”

While we do know that he is set to play a killer, the name of the movie as well as its release date are yet to be disclosed. But Sharaputdin Magomedov did give us a glimpse into his Hollywood project in response to his upcoming opponent’s claims.

Magomedov reveals more about his debut film

Sharaputdin Magomedov’s upcoming fight in Saudi Arabia is highly anticipated, especially because it’s a fight between two unique and crafty strikers. Just recently, Michael ‘Venom’ Page sat down with Michael Bisping for an interview to talk about the fight when the former Bellator star warned Magomedov that he could be “bloodied up” during their fight if he tried to get his ground game going. As expected, the self-proclaimed ‘Pirate’ did not hold back as he responded to Page in the most chilling way possible.

‘Shara Bullet’ shared a video of a man lying on the floor, presumably shot by a shotgun that the undefeated fighter was holding. He captioned the post, “[Michael ‘Venom’ Page] I heard you say that I will bleed in our fight on February 1st. Yes I will bleed, only in yours.” However, he later revealed that the video was an instance from the shooting of his Hollywood movie. Given that it’s a Hollywood movie, there is a chance that this movie premieres in the United States, but does Sharaputdin Magomedov have permission to enter US soil? Let’s have a look. 

Can Sharapudtin Magomedov enter the US?

Well, for film and Hollywood purposes, Sharaputdin Magomedov can travel to the US. Also, he might also be able to visit the US for his UFC fights as well since he has obtained his visa. However, it depends on the State Athletic Commission to allow a fighter with a one-eyed vision to participate in mixed martial arts events. He would also be required to earn his license as prescribed by the Nevada Athletic Commission. However, Magomedov may not get barred from fighting in every state in the US, as per his 2024 statement about competing in the UFC’s home country.

“I was told that I might no be able to fight in some states… as it would take some special agreements. But I can still take part in many events in the United States,” Sharaputdin Magomedov told Red Corner MMA. Besides, former champion Michael Bisping did, so maybe ‘Shara Bullet’ can do that too sometime in the future.

While there’s no word on when Sharaputdin Magomedov’s movie will be released, he’s focus is now on extending his undefeated run and defeating Michael ‘Venom’ Page at UFC Fight Night 250. Who do you think will take the win this weekend? Let us know in the comments down below.