{"id":764267,"date":"2026-06-27T19:05:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T19:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/764267\/"},"modified":"2026-06-27T19:05:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T19:05:13","slug":"ufc-baku-live-blog-shara-bullet-vs-michel-pereira","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/764267\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC Baku live blog: Shara Bullet vs. Michel Pereira"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">This is the live blog for Shara \u201cBullet\u201d Magomedov vs. Michel Pereira, the middleweight co-main event for Saturday\u2019s UFC Baku card at National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Bullet (16-1) recently rebounded from his first loss with a decision win over Marc-Andre Barriault at UFC Abu Dhabi, but it\u2019s been almost a year since the Russian striking specialist has stepped into the octagon. He seeks his sixth UFC win in seven outings for the promotion with the chance to lock a number in next to his name under the revised AI-driven UFC rankings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">His opponent, Pereira (32-14, 2 NC) is also aiming to put together his first win streak since 2024. The near-50-fight veteran suffered through a rough three-fight losing stretch, including two knockout losses, before earning a split decision win over Zachary Reese this past February to stop his skid. \u201cDemolidor\u201d heads into Saturday\u2019s contest as a major underdog, but his unpredictable style has tripped up challenging opponents in the past.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">The fighters had to be pulled apart <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mmafighting.com\/ufc\/496460\/ufc-baku-video-shara-bullet-grabs-michel-pereiras-neck-in-aggressive-faceoff\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">after a physical faceoff Friday<\/a> and now get to settle their beef in the cage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Check out the Shara Bullet vs. Michel Pereira live blog below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Is Shara Bullet a true contender? Feels like he\u2019s being given a favorable matchup with the weathered Pereira, but Pereira might still have a few tricks up his sleeve. A finish for Bullet would go a long way towards reigniting his hype.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Shara Magomedov a heavy favorite at -390, per <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsbook.fanduel.com\/mma\/ufc-matches\/shara-magomedov-v-michel-pereira-35741811\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FanDuel.<\/a> Pereira the underdog at +310.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Pereira looking light on his feet as Bullet works to cut off the cage. Jab scores for Pereira. Bullet answers with a sharp inside leg kick. Right hand down the middle puts Bullet on his back, not sure if that was a knockdown or if Bullet was just off-balance. Pereira lands a few good follow-up shots, but Bullet seems to have recovered. Pereira navigates past Bullet\u2019s legs, it looks like he wants to grapple.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">According to commentary, that was scored a knockdown, so Bullet has a lot of work to do here. Referee Herb Dean has to step in and admonish Bullet for grabbing Pereira\u2019s hair. No point taken. Pereira working from inside guard. Not much heavy getting through but this has been one-way traffic for Pereira in this round. He\u2019s not letting Bullet breathe. Good patience shown by Bullet though as he sweeps with about 30 seconds left in the round. Pereira keeping a tight guard as time ticks away.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Pereira.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Pereira is the one moving back, but he might be leading the dance. Bullet hesitant to throw anything. He sneaks in a nice high kick. Low kicks also scoring for Bullet. Not much volume for Pereira either, he might be hunting for another precise, knockdown shot. Push kick by Bullet lands.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Bullet lands a glancing counter left. Pereira flicks out a few kicks, but he\u2019s struggling in this round. They trade straight punches. Bullet lands a few strikes as Pereira moves in. There has been almost no output from Pereira in this round. Bullet ties it up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Bullet. Overall, 19-19.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Anyone\u2019s fight here. Bullet landing a few light kicks to score. Pereira jabs the body. Glorified staring contest with three minutes to go.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Bullet with a tricky overhand right. Pereira telegraphs a double leg and Bullet easily stuffs it. A finger to Pereira\u2019s eye brings this one to a pause. A couple of minutes break and they\u2019re back on. Pereira lands a couple of outside leg kicks. Right hand for Pereira. He briefly pushes the action. Nice 1-2 by Bullet. Pereira shoots in just as Bullet throws a flying knee, but somehow doesn\u2019t get a takedown, so they just end up mashed against the fence. Bullet lands a body kick with time running low and I think he wins this one just because Pereira didn\u2019t do anything. Plus the unpenalized fouls.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Bullet. Overall, 29-28 Bullet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Official decision: Shara Bullet def. Michel Pereira via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Bullet, via a Russian translator, calls the fight just a step towards \u201cbigger and better things.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">\u201cI will get this booty. 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