Sharabutdin Magomedov questions Sean Strickland's courage to fight abroad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Sharabutdin Magomedov criticized Sean Strickland after his victory over Michel Pereira at UFC Baku. Following the event, Magomedov labeled Strickland a 'domestic champion' for not fighting outside the U.S., accusing him of being afraid to compete abroad. He stated that Strickland would likely refuse to go to places like Abu Dhabi for a fight and suggested Strickland's bravado is limited to his home environment. Magomedov has expressed a desire to fight Strickland in the future, although such a matchup currently seems unlikely due to Magomedov's unranked status.
- •Magomedov defeated Michel Pereira at UFC Baku last weekend.
- •He called Strickland a 'domestic champion' for not fighting internationally.
- •Magomedov suggests Strickland is afraid to leave America.
- •A future fight between Magomedov and Strickland appears unlikely at this time.
- •Strickland has been preparing fighters like Pereira for matches.
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Sharabutdin Magomedov slams 'domestic champion' Sean Strickland
"Sharabutdin Magomedov believes Sean Strickland is afraid of fighting outside the U.S.
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