Man, have you heard? Sharabutdin Magomedov’s first fight fell through. Now, he’s squaring off against Joilton Lutterbach at UFC Saudi Arabia. Talk about a twist!
Oh, and get this – “Shara Bullet” was all set to throw down with Ihor Potieria on June 22. But then, Potieria got pulled into a last-minute brawl with Michel Pereira at UFC 301. No rest for the weary, huh? So, he couldn’t make it back in time for the original fight. The UFC had to shuffle the deck and announced the new matchup just recently.
So, where’s this all going down? Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. And it’s not just any fight night. We’re talking about UFC on ABC 6, headlined by none other than Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev. That’s gonna be something to see.
Now, about Magomedov. The guy’s a machine. Undefeated in 12 pro fights since he started in 2017. His UFC debut? A masterclass against Bruno Silva in Abu Dhabi last October. The man knows how to put on a show.
And Lutterbach? He’s no slouch either. Stepping into the Octagon with a four-fight win streak and a hefty record of 38 wins, 9 losses, and a no contest. This dude’s been around the block, fighting in leagues like the Professional Fighters League, Cage Warriors, KSW, and M-1 Global. At 31, he’s seen some things.
So, yeah. This fight? It’s not just another bout. It’s a clash of titans, each with something to prove. Can’t wait to see how it all unfolds.