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Shara Magomedov critiques Sean Strickland after win in Baku

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 10:36 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Shara Magomedov critiques Sean Strickland after win in Baku

Summary

Shara Magomedov faced Michel Pereira at UFC Fight Night in Baku, Azerbaijan on June 27, 2026, winning by unanimous decision. Following the fight, he criticized current middleweight champion Sean Strickland's reluctance to fight outside the United States, labeling him a 'domestic champion.' Despite Magomedov's growing international profile, he remains unranked in the top 15 due to multiple factors, including Strickland's refusal to travel for fights. Magomedov suggested that a matchup between the two is unlikely because of these travel constraints.

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By the Numbers

•Magomedov won a unanimous decision against Pereira in Baku.
•He criticized Strickland for not fighting outside America.
•Magomedov remains unranked in the UFC middleweight division.
•Strickland has expressed disinterest in international fights.
•A potential fight between Magomedov and Strickland appears unlikely.

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10:36 PMYahoo Sports — Shara Magomedov disses America-only Sean Strickland: ‘He’s just the domestic champion’

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Shara Magomedov has become a big international star for the UFC, but he’ll never fight in the United States because he’s blind in one eye. That’s a bit of a problem for “Bullet,” because current middleweight champion Sean Strickland has repeatedly said he has no interest in fighting anywhere other than America. According to “Tarzan,” […]
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