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The main event clash between Shara Bullet and Alex Pereira aired live on Paramount+ as part of UFC Baku.
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Shara Bullet and UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira met in the main event of UFC Baku, which aired live on Paramount+ on June 27, 2026.
Pereira enters the bout as the reigning light heavyweight champion, carrying a record of 13 wins and 4 losses. The 38-year-old Brazilian trains out of Teixeira MMA and Fitness and has established himself as one of the most dangerous strikers in the sport. Standing six-foot-four with a 79-inch reach, the orthodox fighter known as Poatan lands an impressive 5.16 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 62 percent, numbers that place him among the division's elite on the feet.
Why it matters
- Pereira's light heavyweight title is on the line, making this one of the most significant bouts in the 205-pound division in recent memory
- The matchup brings together two fighters known for finishing power, setting the stage for a high-stakes striking contest
- A win or loss for either man would carry major rankings implications across the light heavyweight landscape
