Shara Magomedov lost his undefeated record Saturday at UFC Fight Night 250.
The middleweight sensation came up short in a unanimous decision against Michael Page in the co-main event of the Saudi Arabia card. Although many expected him to win, given he was the favorite and younger fighter, UFC CEO Dana White said he thought Magomedov (15-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) had a tough fight ahead.
“You have to be aggressive with Page, but it’s a weird situation to be in because he’s a counter-striker and he sort of sits back and waits for you,” White said. “You’re dammed if you do, damned if you don’t.”