UFC's Shara Magomedov explains callout of Kevin Holland: 'It's going to be fireworks'

LAS VEGAS – Shara Magomedov wants a piece of Kevin Holland.

The rising middleweight issued a callout to Holland earlier this week, but now has opened up about his reasons. Magomedov (13-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) believes he can put on a memorable bout for the fan base, and that’s something that’s important to him.

“He’s a very exciting fighter,” Magomedov told reporters on the red carpet of the UFC Hall of Fame on Thursday. “I used to watch him before I was in the UFC, so I like his style and if we clash, I think it’s going to be fireworks and that’s the only thing I want to give to the fans, fireworks.”

Magomedov competed last week, defeating Antonio Trocoli on the main card of UFC on ABC 6 at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Although Magomedov is only two fights into his UFC career, the Russian fighter is quickly becoming a popular name in the promotion. So far, his experience in the UFC has been everything he wished for.

“Just about a year ago, it was my dream to just come to the U.S. and see all these beautiful cities,” Magomedov said. “Now, I’m not only in the UFC, but I’m 2-0 in the UFC with a win in the historic event where UFC went to Saudi Arabia. My dream was to just enter the octagon, and now I’m fighting in the octagon, and I’m very grateful, very happy.”