Sharabutdin Magomedov criticizes Michel Pereira ahead of UFC Baku bout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:14 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Sharabutdin Magomedov is set to fight Michel Pereira at UFC Baku on Saturday, June 24. Ahead of the middleweight match, Magomedov labeled Pereira a "hypocrite" for supporting Israel amid the ongoing crisis with Palestine. Pereira came under scrutiny after showcasing the Israeli flag following his victory over Andre Petroski in 2023. Both fighters are entering the matchup following recent wins, with Pereira ending a three-fight slump and Magomedov rebounding from his only loss against Michael Page.
- •Fight scheduled for June 24 at National Gymnastics Arena in Baku
- •Magomedov calls Pereira a hypocrite for his political stance
- •Pereira rebounded from a three-fight slump with a recent win
- •Both fighters are coming off significant victories
- •The matchup has sparked discussions on athletes' political expressions
- 3:14 PMYahoo Sports — 'Shara Bullet' slams 'hypocrite' Michel Pereira ahead of UFC Baku fight
"Sharabutdin Magomedov believes Michel Pereira is a “hypocrite.”
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