Rising UFC middleweight Shara Magomedov desires to make Michel Pereira pay for his public assist of Israel.
Magomedov was scheduled to face Ihor Potieria at UFC Saudi Arabia on June twenty second. However, the battle was canceled after Potieria was booked as a short-notice alternative to face Pereira at UFC 301 earlier this month.
Pereira made fast work of Potieria in a first-round knockout, ensuing within the Magomedov reserving getting canceled. It’s unsure if Magomedov could have a brand new, short-notice alternative opponent for the Saudi Arabia card.
Pereira, after one in every of his most up-to-date wins, donned an Israel flag after a whole lot had been massacred within the area final October seventh. The Israel-Palestine battle has reached a brand new stage of pressure in latest months.
Pereira is on the frontlines in southern Brazil working to assist with restoration efforts from horrific flooding. Magomedov feels Pereira’s heroics are hypocritical to his assist of Israel.
Shara Magomedov bashes Michel Pereira over assist for Israel
In a latest Instagram story publish, Magomedov geared toward Pereira over an alleged battle fallout and his previous assist of Israel.
“Whereas this hypocrite is saving canine in Brazil from a flood, ignoring my name, a thousand kids are mendacity below bombs by the hands of kid killers. And on the similar time he got here out with the flag of this nation and shouted to the entire world and supported them,” Magomedov stated. “Ultimately I’ll get to him inshallah. Then this merry fellow won’t have a lot enjoyable.”
Magomedov is unbeaten by way of his first 12 skilled fights, together with a profitable UFC debut in October towards Bruno Silva. He defeated Silva by unanimous resolution after stints in AMC and RCC promotions.
Pereira will face Roman Dolidze in a middleweight bout at UFC Louisville. He’s 3-0 since transferring full-time to middleweight from welterweight.
Pereira’s public assist for Israel has rubbed Magomedov the unsuitable manner, and the up-and-coming star desires a shot at Pereira. Their paths could possibly be on a collision course as they each understand success.