Shara Magomedov Eyes May Macao Return, Pushes UFC Red Square Show, Pursues Pereira Grappling Bout

Overview

• Magomedov told Red Corner MMA he is targeting May 30 in Macao for his UFC comeback, citing a desire to return to China where his career began.
• He is lobbying for the UFC to stage a Moscow event in Red Square, positioning it as a spectacle to rival the planned White House card.
• The UFC has not held events in Russia since three fight nights in 2018–2019, with outdoor shows disfavored by Dana White and broader logistical constraints persisting.
• Magomedov says he has "agreements" toward a grappling match with Alex Pereira, with the IBA’s Umar Kremlev presented the idea and interest reported for a later‑year event after Pereira’s next fight.
• His last bout came in July in Abu Dhabi, where he defeated Marc-André Barriault but broke his nose, and reporting notes his vision limits restrict sanctioning in North America and much of Europe.