"I don't want to fight a bad fighter" - Exciting UFC middleweight not interested in a fight against Shara Magomedov following 'Bullet's' first loss
An exciting UFC middleweight is not interested in a fight against Shara Magomedov after the Dagestani suffered the first professional defeat of his career on Feb. 1.
Magomedov locked horns with Michael Page in the co-main event of UFC Saudi Arabia. This middleweight three-rounder saw Page prevailing via unanimous decision.
Meanwhile, Full Violence on Instagram suggested five hypothetical fights to make after the bout. They were:
- Nassourdine Imavov vs Caio Borralho
- Israel Adesanya vs Paulo Costa 2
- Michael Page vs Carlos Prates
- Shara Magomedov vs Michel Pereira
- Sergei Pavlovich vs Jailton Almeida
Check out the original post below:
The post caught the attention of Pereira, who did not seem impressed with the suggestion. He commented:
"👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻 I don't want to fight a bad fighter!"
![Michel Pereira's comment [Screenshot courtesy: Full Violence on Instagram]](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2025/02/05239-17384964129267-1920.jpg?w=500)
'Demolidor' is a Brazilian middleweight with a professional MMA record of 31-12. He sustained a fifth-round TKO loss against Anthony Hernandez in his most recent fight in October last year.
The Brazilian, known for his unorthodox fighting style, is one of the most entertaining UFC stars on the roster and consistently provides highlight-reel moments.
Check out Michel Pereira's highlights below:
Shara Magomedov hopes to make a strong return
After losing to Michael Page at UFC Saudi Arabia, Shara Magomedov issued a statement that he had a "nightmarish health condition" before the fight. Despite his condition, 'Bullet' believed he could overcome the odds and win the match, keeping his undefeated streak intact.
However, things did not go his way. Promising a strong return, Magomedov shared a heartfelt message on Instagram:
"The pirate sails into the harbor, but I will return! I knew all the risks when stepping in with such a nightmarish health condition and preparation. I felt that despite everything, I could still win—but it didn’t work out, and that’s it."
He added:
"Thank you to the @ufc organization for this opportunity and to everyone involved. I wanted to put on a show and meet expectations without canceling the fight. Thank you to everyone who stands by me in any situation! Alhamdulillah."
Check out Shara Magomedov's original post below: