UFC Saudi Arabia: Shara Magomedov vs. Michael Page: Live round-by-round updates

A middleweight matchup between Shara Magomedov and Michael Page will serve as the co-main event for UFC Saudi Arabia later today (Feb.1) at ANB Arena in Riyadh.

Magomedov (15-0) has amassed himself a sizeable fan following since making his UFC debut in 2023. While he hails from Dagestan, 'Shara Bullet' he couldn't be more different from the usual wrestling-heavy fighter the region has come to be known for.

No, Magomedov is a striker through and through, and a dynamic one at that. Few fans can forget the 30-year-old's double-spinning back fist KO over Armen Petrosyan at UFC 308.

In the other half of the event, Page (22-3) might just be the perfect opponent for 'Shara Bullet'. The Englishman is one of the finest strikes in MMA and holds wins over the likes of Douglas Lima and Kevin Holland among others.

'Venom' is 1-1, in the UFC. A win over Magomedov might just be the momentum he needs to build towards a title shot.

As of the time of this writing, 'Shara Bullet' is a -195 favorite for the match-up with Page as a +150 underdog. The main card of UFC Saudi Arabia is now live. Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the fight card.

Check out Michael Page at the Media Day for the event below:

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UFC Saudi Arabia: Shara Magomedov vs. Michael Page

Round 1

Page starts the action landing a high kick. 'Bullet' is employing leg kick to his opponent's lead leg. Having employed a wide stance for the entirety of his career Page is more than efficient in dealing with leg kicks.

MVP explodes with a right hand momentarily unbalancing 'Bullet'. Both men seem to respect their opponent's striking prowess and are employing a measured approach. 'Vemon' explodes once more and lands a clean right hand on the Russian.

Our score: 10-9 Page.

Round 2

Page lands a powerful leaping right hand. Magomedov seems completely puzzled, yet to figure out his opponent's patterns. A jumping spinning back kick lands for the Enlgishman.

'Bullet' is contently feinting but is failing to land clean on his opponent. Double-side kicks land for the Dagestani. 'Bullet' is chasing his opponent across the cage but is failing to land anything of consequence on his elusive opponent.

As the Russian starts mounting a few counters, MVP quickly clinches his up and lands an elbow to the head on the break.

Our score: 10-9 Page.

Round 3

'Bullet' comes out with a lot more urgency. However, Page quickly shifts the momentum with a crisp 1-2. As Magomedov closes the distance, 'Venom' stings him with a looping overhand right. Magomedov seems to have no answer to Page's style.

A huge flying knee lands for the former Bellator man. Magomedov is now trying to land some knees from the clinch. Page has seemingly settled into a flow state and is effortlessly moving in and out of range landing accurate shots.

'Bullet' lands a few strikes to the head, but it might not be enough to win him this round. MVP tires a turning axe kick but loses his footing and falls down. From there he lands an upkick to the opponent's head in the dying seconds of the fight.

Our score: 10-9 Page.

Official decision: Michael Page def. Shara Magomedov via unanimous decision. (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Check out the official decision below: