Sharaputdin Magomedov is the latest Russian sensation to climb the ranks of the UFC. Magomedov underwent eye surgery, losing vision in his right eye, but is still undefeated in his professional campaign. The 30-year-old is 4-0 since signing with the UFC.
Sharaputdin Magomedov is the latest Russian sensation to climb the UFC ranks. The middleweight contender is currently unbeaten in 14 fights and has won his first two fights inside the Octagon in dominant fashion. Like Islam Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov before him, Magomedov, who is commonly referred to as 'Shara' and goes by the nickname 'Bullet', also hails from the Republic of Dagestan.
However, the 30-year-old Magomedov is strikingly different from those other names mentioned, not only because of his fighting style, but also due to his physical appearance. The Dagestani knockout artist only has one eye, his left eye - a distinctive characteristic that will no doubt provoke fans' curiosity. The Story Behind Sharaputdin Magomedov's Eye Explained While he's now testing himself against the very best in the world, Magomedov's career was nearly cut short by an injury suffered to his right eye long before he arrived in the world's biggest MMA promotion.
His vision problems reportedly started after a training session in Thailand - and the issues led to the Russian taking a three-year break from competition between March 2018 and July 2021. Although multiple attempts were made to save it, doctors ultimately convinced the fight.