Shara Bullet and Michel Pereira clash at UFC Baku ceremonial weigh-in
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Shara Magomedov, known as Shara Bullet, and Michel Pereira had a heated interaction during the UFC Baku ceremonial weigh-ins on June 26, 2026. The faceoff escalated when Bullet wrapped his arm around Pereira’s neck, leading to a shove from Pereira in response. Security personnel quickly intervened to separate the fighters. Both fighters are looking to extend win streaks following recent rebounds from losses. UFC Baku features a lightweight headline bout between Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres.
- •Shara Bullet faces Michel Pereira at UFC Baku.
- •Conflict escalates during ceremonial weigh-ins.
- •Fighters separated by staff after the incident.
- •Bullet aims for his second consecutive win.
- •Pereira seeks to build on a recent victory.
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Video: UFC Baku staredowns get physical after Shara Bullet collar ties Michel Pereira, security intervenes
- 2:30 PMMMA Fighting — UFC Baku video: Shara Bullet grabs Michel Pereira’s neck in aggressive faceoff
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Baku video: Shara Bullet grabs Michel Pereira’s neck in aggressive faceoff
"BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - JUNE 26: (L-R) Opponents Shara Magomedov of Russia and Michel Pereira of Brazil face off during the UFC Fight Night ceremonial weigh-in at National Gymnastics Arena on June 26, 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Shara Bullet has a way of stealing headlines and he did it again at the UFC Baku ceremonial weigh-ins Friday. The middleweight contender (also known as Shara Magomedov) had a tense faceoff with co-main event opponent Michel Pereira, culminating in Bullet wrapping an arm around Pereira’s neck, forcing on-stage personnel to pull the fighters apart. Watch footage of the incident below. View this post on Instagram SHARA BULLET vs PEREIRA! #UFCBaku is LIVE TOMORROW on @paramountplus at 12pmET! pic.twitter.com/w08xOEfQBO — danawhite (@danawhite) June 26, 2026 Bullet grabs Pereira’s neck and “Demolidor” immediately responds with a shove to Bullet’s chest. Staff were quick to act, wrapping up both fighters and keeping them well away from each other. The fighters then exited without any further physicality. This is a pivotal matchup with both men looking to get win streaks going after rebounding from recent losses. Bullet suffered his first-ever career setback after dropping a decision to Michael Page in February 2025, but rebounded with a win over Mar-Andre Barriault. Pereira snapped a three-fight skid this past February with a split nod over Zachary Reese. UFC Baku is headlined by a lightweight bout between Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres.
"UFC Baku has the unfortunate placement of sitting between UFC White House and UFC 329, featuring the return of Conor McGregor, so there hasn’t been much banter on social media regarding the June 27 lineup. Shara Magomedov is taking matters into his own hands — literally. “Bullet” put his hands on co-headlining opponent Michel Pereira, […]
"Shara Bullet and Michel Pereira got into it at UFC Baku weigh-ins
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 4:26 PMVideo: UFC Baku staredowns get physical after Shara Bullet collar ties Michel Pereira, security intervenes
UFC Baku has the unfortunate placement of sitting between UFC White House and UFC 329, featuring the return of Conor McGregor, so there hasn’t been much banter on social media regarding the June 27 lineup. Shara Magomedov is taking matters into his own hands — literally. “Bullet” put his hands on co-headlining opponent Michel Pereira, […]
- MMA FightingJun 26, 2026, 2:30 PMUFC Baku video: Shara Bullet grabs Michel Pereira’s neck in aggressive faceoff
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - JUNE 26: (L-R) Opponents Shara Magomedov of Russia and Michel Pereira of Brazil face off during the UFC Fight Night ceremonial weigh-in at National Gymnastics Arena on June 26, 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Shara Bullet has a way of stealing headlines and he did it again at the UFC Baku ceremonial weigh-ins Friday. The middleweight contender (also known as Shara Magomedov) had a tense faceoff with co-main event opponent Michel Pereira, culminating in Bullet wrapping an arm around Pereira’s neck, forcing on-stage personnel to pull the fighters apart. Watch footage of the incident below. View this post on Instagram SHARA BULLET vs PEREIRA! #UFCBaku is LIVE TOMORROW on @paramountplus at 12pmET! pic.twitter.com/w08xOEfQBO — danawhite (@danawhite) June 26, 2026 Bullet grabs Pereira’s neck and “Demolidor” immediately responds with a shove to Bullet’s chest. Staff were quick to act, wrapping up both fighters and keeping them well away from each other. The fighters then exited without any further physicality. This is a pivotal matchup with both men looking to get win streaks going after rebounding from recent losses. Bullet suffered his first-ever career setback after dropping a decision to Michael Page in February 2025, but rebounded with a win over Mar-Andre Barriault. Pereira snapped a three-fight skid this past February with a split nod over Zachary Reese. UFC Baku is headlined by a lightweight bout between Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres.
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 2:30 PMUFC Baku video: Shara Bullet grabs Michel Pereira’s neck in aggressive faceoff
Shara Bullet and Michel Pereira got into it at UFC Baku weigh-ins
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