A victorious Magomedsharipov didn?t just battle Kattar at the event, but the fighter was also dealing with an infection.
?I knew he was a tough guy,? Magomedsharipov said on the post-fight show (via Nolan King of MMA Junkie). ?We didn?t expect him to block so much, so I had to kick him the legs. This is just what was different from our expectations. ? I got a little tired in the third round because I got an infection when I was in Thailand. I had to take antibiotics, so I think that influenced my performance.?
There is no word yet on just how serious the infection is that Magomedsharipov is battling.
Magomedsharipov knows what he wants next and that is a shot at the UFC Featherweight Championship.
?I think it?s going to be a very exciting fight and I can?t wait to see it,? Magomedsharipov said. ?I will also be happy to face the winner of this upcoming fight. I think I fully deserve the tile fight. After enough preparation, I should be more than ready to have a go at the title.?