Shara Bullet and Michel Pereira squared off at their pre-fight faceoff ahead of their matchup at UFC Baku.
Michel Pereira and Shara "Bullet" Nuerdanbieke stood face to face at the official pre-fight faceoff ahead of their middleweight bout at UFC Baku, set for June 28, 2026.
Pereira, nicknamed "Demolidor," enters the fight ranked 15th in the middleweight division. The 32-year-old Brazilian trains out of Overcome Academy and brings a professional record of 32-15-0 to the cage. Standing six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach, Pereira is an orthodox fighter known for his unorthodox, acrobatic striking style. His numbers back up his reputation as an offensive threat — he lands 4.46 significant strikes per minute at a 51 percent accuracy rate, while also contributing on the ground with 1.21 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Pereira holds the No. 15 middleweight ranking, meaning a strong performance could push him further into contention in a competitive division
- Shara Bullet is an established presence at middleweight, making this a high-profile stylistic test for both fighters
- Pereira's flashy striking against a disciplined opponent promises an entertaining contest on a card that puts the spotlight on UFC's expansion into Azerbaijan
