Sports · Full coverage
Controversy Erupts Over UFC Baku Fight After Fighter Commits Fouls Without Penalty
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% center
Center 2
First reported by Mako · Jun 28, 2026
What happened
At UFC Baku on June 27, 2026, Shara Magomedov won a controversial fight against Michel Pereira despite committing fouls like hair pulling and eye pokes without penalty, sparking widespread criticism of referee Herb Dean's leniency.
- 01Shara Magomedov committed hair pulling and eye pokes against Michel Pereira at UFC Baku.
- 02Referee Herb Dean did not deduct points or disqualify Magomedov despite clear fouls.
- 03Fans and analysts widely criticized the referee's leniency on social media.
- 04The fight ended controversially with Magomedov declared the winner.
- 05The incident raised concerns about refereeing standards and fighter safety in MMA.
- 06No official UFC statement or disciplinary action has been announced yet.
Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.
Full coverage · 2 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Related stories
UFC Fight in Baku Turns Political After Daghestani Fighter Attacks Michele PereiraJun 23, 2026Makhmudov and Pereira Spark Tension at UFC Baku Face-OffJun 26, 2026Top UFC Fighters Criticize Veteran Referee Amid Controversial DecisionsJun 29, 2026UFC Releases Brazilian Fighter Who Supported Israel Amid Controversial LossJul 15, 2026Rare Submission and Multiple Knockouts Highlight UFC Event in BakuJun 27, 2026Alex Pereira Plans to Appeal White House UFC Loss After KnockoutJun 17, 2026