Overview
- Multiple outlets report Pereira inked a new UFC deal and agreed to fight Magomedov on June 27 following an initial report by Ag. Fight.
- The bout is being targeted for a card tentatively linked to Baku, Azerbaijan, though the promotion has not announced the location.
- MMA Fighting reports the UFC is evaluating regional security tied to U.S.–Iran tensions before finalizing event details.
- Pereira snapped a three-fight skid with a close February win over Zach Reese that completed his previous contract.
- Magomedov enters at 16-1 after a July decision over Marc-Andre Barriault, and the same card has been reported to include Brunno Ferreira vs. Ikram Aliskerov.