Shara Magomedov believes the new UFC broadcast deal could make him a star away from MMA.
Earlier this week, Dana White revealed that a $7.7 billion agreement is in place for Paramount and CBS to air the UFC in the US for the next 10 years.
The monstrous deal immediately prompted questions about fighter pay, which the UFC CEO promised would go up as a result of the $1.1 billion-per-year cash influx.
Shara Magomedov‘s immediate reaction was to wonder about his money-making potential away from MMA.
Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLCShara Magomedov eyes movie career
Shara Magomedov got his first taste of acting when he shot scenes for a movie earlier this year.
‘Bullet’ traveled to Los Angeles to portray an assassin for a short film that is yet to be released.
It’s currently unclear what the movie is called, but it’s obvious the UFC middleweight enjoyed his experience on set as he’s hoping Dana White and Paramount can help him launch an acting career.
“I think as soon as Paramount and the UFC work together on a movie, I might be the first on their casting list,” Magomedov told Red Corner MMA
“I know there are many interesting characters who have took part in movies. Like, Michael Bisping, Randy Couture. I know a lot of UFC fighters who already did, but I am going to be their main pirate. So, let’s f—ing go.
“Thanks to Dana White and the whole of the UFC, I believe we are on the edge of global warming [laughs].
“As far as I know, Paramount is a big company, and they do amazing movies. I think this collaboration may lead to some very interesting movies, with us taking part there. Common fighters may become superheroes.
“I played a role in a Hollywood movie as a superhero who transformed from a human into an iguana.
“So I think there will be lots of movies. It’s up to the screenwriters and all those who make movies.
“I think Dana White will take part in it himself and do something. He may be an investor if he likes any particular plot based on a book or a saga. I think he will make things happen in this respect, too. He’s got lots of ideas and projects on his mind. So we can make it far together.”
Shara Magomedov says he’d love to dive deeper into acting following the news of a deal between the UFC and media giant Paramount.
“I think as soon as Paramount and the UFC work together on a movie, I might be the first on their casting list,” he told Red Corner MMA.
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Shara Magomedov injury update
Shara Magomedov suffered a gruesome broken nose during his latest fight in July.
The 31-year-old underwent a successful surgery just hours after outpointing Marc-Andre Barriault.
On Wednesday, Magomedov provided an update on the brutal injury he suffered at UFC Abu Dhabi.
“It’s been a long time since this fight happened, and I only started breathing through my nose and blowing it yesterday,” he admitted.
“I couldn’t breathe or blow my nose for two weeks. I could only breathe through my mouth since he hit me, up until yesterday.”
It appears that the Russian fan favorite still has a way to go before he is fit and ready for his next UFC fight.
In the meantime, Magomedov can begin plotting his dramatic career move into the world of film.