Shara Bullet revealed that he attempted to thank his Russian and Caucasian supporters during his post-fight speech at UFC Baku but was cut short when Michael Bisping took the microphone and left the cage before he could finish. Bullet expressed his desire to deliver his trademark message of gratitude to fans who had been cheering for him.
Shara "Bullet" Magomedov revealed after UFC Baku that he was unable to complete his post-fight address to fans when commentator Michael Bisping took the microphone and exited the cage before Magomedov could finish speaking.
Bullet said he had wanted to deliver his customary message of thanks to the Russian and Caucasian supporters who had been cheering him on throughout the event, a ritual that has become a recognizable part of his post-fight persona. The moment was cut short, however, leaving him unable to close out the speech on his own terms.
Bisping, the 47-year-old former UFC middleweight champion from England who now works as an analyst and in-cage interviewer, carries a professional record of 30-9-0. Known during his fighting career for a high-volume striking approach — averaging 4.33 significant strikes landed per minute — he has transitioned into one of the promotion's most prominent broadcast voices since retiring from competition.
Why it matters
- Bullet built a dedicated following in Russia and the Caucasus region, and his post-fight speeches to those fans have become a signature moment
- The incident highlights the logistical tension between broadcast timing and fighters' desire to address their home audiences directly
- UFC Baku represented a rare event in the region, making the moment of fan acknowledgment particularly significant for local supporters
