Two of the
UFC’s most entertaining strikers might be on a collision course
for a grappling match. 

Sharabutdin
Magomedov recently claimed that he is in talks for a grappling
match against Alex
Pereira. “Shara Bullet’s” manager, Rizvan
Magomedov also confirmed the same. Rizvan says that “Shara
Bullet” is waiting for an event in the Middle East or somewhere
else outside the U.S. for his next UFC fight since he is not
licensed to fight in the U.S. In the meantime, Magomedov is keeping
himself active by competing in grappling matches. Rizvan says
negotiations are underway for a grappling match against
Pereira.

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Staying Busy

“I think Shara is quietly transitioning from a striker to a
wrestler,” Rizvan told Sport 24. “Meanwhile, regarding his fight,
we’re waiting for a date ideally. An event in the Middle East or
somewhere else. Since for obvious reasons he can’t compete in the
United States. And he’s filling this free time with these kinds of
matches. But it’ll be interesting to watch the fight. It’s
essentially two strikers, two specialized strikers who’ll be
[grappling]… The negotiations are ongoing.”

“Shara Bullet” (16-1) has partial vision in one eye, which doesn’t
allow him to compete in the U.S. However, it has added to
Magomedov’s stardom as a pirate. The dynamic striker entered the
UFC in 2023 as an undefeated prospect and went on a four-fight
winning streak before suffering his only professional loss against
Michael
Page. “Shara Bullet” has since rebounded with a unanimous
decision win over Marc Andre-Barriault in July 2025 and hasn’t
fought in the UFC since. The 31-year-old grappled Arman
Tsarukyan to a draw in Armenia in December.

Meanwhile, Pereira (13-3) reclaimed his light heavyweight title
with a knockout win over Magomed Ankalaev in their title rematch in
October 2025. While “Poatan” has been calling for a White House
booking against Jon Jones,
“Bones” recently revealed that he might be done
fighting.  

IMAK ADMIN

By IMAK ADMIN

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