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Makhmudov and Pereira Spark Tension at UFC Baku Face-Off
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First reported by N12 · Jun 26, 2026
What happened
At the UFC Baku weigh-ins, Shara Magomedov and Michel Pereira got into a brief physical confrontation after both made weight. The clash followed Magomedov’s earlier interview attacking Pereira over an Israeli flag he once waved after a fight.
- 01Makhmudov and Pereira clashed at the UFC Baku face-off after successful weigh-ins.
- 02Makhmudov grabbed Pereira by the neck, and UFC staff separated them.
- 03He had previously criticized Pereira for supporting Israel and waving an Israeli flag.
- 04The article says Pereira’s flag gesture was in support of Israel and Shimon Smotritsky.
- 05The fight Makhmudov referenced took place one week after October 7.
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