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Al Etihad
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Al Etihad
'Bullet' Magomedov out to hunt for 'Powerbar' Barriault
20 July 2025 23:08 KUUMAR SHYAM (ABU DHABI) Dagestani middleweight Sharaptudin "Bullet" Magomedov is aiming for a high-octane return to the Octagon when he faces Marc-André "Powerbar" Barriault at UFC Fight Night on July 26 in Abu Dhabi, pledging a refined and focused performance in the middleweight category following his first UFC loss to Michael Page in a 4-1 UFC record, Magomedov built a reputation for wild, crowd-pleasing fights, securing three 'Fight of the Night' bonuses before the setback against Page, nicknamed Venom, earlier this year. The one-eyed Magomedov, affectionately called Sharo, will be the fan favourite in the other middleweight bout on a card headlined by former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker and Dutch standout Reinier de Ridder, who has made an impressive transition from the ONE Championship. The No.12-ranked De Ridder, undefeated in his three UFC bouts to date, could earn a division title eliminator should he defeat Whittaker. The UFC promotion is touting this weekend to go down in the global calendar as one of their expected top three most thrilling Fight Night cards of the the 30-year-old Magomedov, speaking ahead of the bout through an interpreter to Aletihad at the UFC Gym in Al Maqta Mall, said he is now taking his career more seriously and is determined to showcase a more complete version of his striking-heavy arsenal."Until now, in my bouts, I tried to show off every round. Now it is more about technique. I want the world to see my full arsenal," said Magomedov. The flamboyant striker admitted the loss to Page was a wake-up call. "Before, it was like a hobby. Now I want to show my professional side to the fans. I'm serious – for my health, for my team, for my training."There had been some speculation that the timing of the defeat - which followed a widely publicised meeting with football star Cristiano Ronaldo - may have caused distraction. Yet, Magomedov dismissed that idea but admitted physical limitations played a role in the loss."Ronaldo gave me motivation, he said to Telecom Asia Sport. "But my body was not ready, I was not completely healthy for that fight. Afterwards, Ronaldo called and told me not to worry – that it's just one loss, and to focus on the next fight. It gave me confidence again."Magomedov's opponent, Barriault, enters the Abu Dhabi clash following a win over Bruno Silva – the same fighter Magomedov knocked out on his UFC debut five bouts ago."I finished Bruno Silva with a knockout. Marc-André won after me when Bruno's career was going down. But Marc is strong – there are no weak opponents in UFC," he said. "He is like a firefighter, relentless, always going forward. But I am ready. I have an answer for every situation." Magomedov lost one eye in an injury early in his mixed martial arts career. Even then, his aggressive and unpredictable striking often stood in contrast with the dominant grappling style associated with Dagestani fighters like Khabib Nurmagomedov. Incidentally, Magomedov has carved a path of his own after he could not join the famed academy of Khabib's father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, in his early years because he did not want to shave his head in training as the coach wanted to. Magomedov has acknowledged the stylistic divide but said he remains respectful of the former champion, who is now based in Dubai and remains a towering figure in the region's MMA landscape. "I respect Khabib very much. I have met him and listened to what he tells me. He is a great guy for all of us from Dagestan. He is more of a wrestler, I am a striker – so we have different styles. But when we meet, if he gives me any advice, I try to follow it."With UFC returning to the Middle East, Magomedov has promised fireworks – and perhaps another Fight of the Night – as he looks to reestablish himself as a force in the 84-kilogramme division. "This time, I am serious. So God help me – I will show all my arsenal."
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Shara Magomedov: Middleweight Maelstorm: Shara Magomedov and Marc André Barriault to collide at UFC Abu Dhabi
The Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi is set to welcome a middleweight thriller on July 26, which was recently announced by the UFC president, Dana White , during an Instagram Live stream. Shara Magomedov returns after his first pro-loss to thrill the audiences against 'Powerbar' March Andre Barriault. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Apart from the entire lineup and future showdowns announced by White during his Live stream, Magomedov vs. Barriault carries the potential to become the fight of the night. A battle between incredible striking power and relentless pressure is all set to shake up the middleweight division rankings and steal the spotlight on an already stacked UFC match card. Shara Magomedov vs. Marc Andre Barriault: UFC Abu Dhabi gets a middleweight thriller After facing defeat against Michael Page at UFC Fight Night early this year through a unanimous decision, Magomedov is all set to prove himself again inside the octagon with his flashing strikes and powerful finishes. Despite the setback 'Bullet' had to go through, this new announcement of a middleweight bout against Barriault brings in a fresh wave of excitement for the UFC icon. Barriault's recent victory against Bruno Silva at UFC 315 in Montreal has not only raised the spirit of the MMA fighter for bagging the win in his homeland, but it has also increased his presence as an opponent to look out for in the middleweight division. Even though Magomedov leads with an advantage over his next opponent, considering the knockout percentage of both fighters, Barriault, being the one who has fought more fights than his next opponent, also adds to the advantage. Abu Dhabi UFC Fight Night Card With many more bouts to take place in the upcoming months, as per White. The following showdowns will also be gracing the UFC octagon with their powerful performances for the night. Starting with the main event middleweight fight between Robert Whittaker and Reinier De Ridder, followed by Magomedov vs. Barriault. Light heavyweight bout between Nikita Krylov and Bogdan Guskov Flyweight bout between Asu Almabayev and Ramazan Temirov Light heavyweight bout between Ibo Aslan and Billy Elekana Also Read:
USA Today
26-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Abus Magomedov vs. Michel Pereira prediction, pick, start time for UFC on ESPN 66
Abus Magomedov vs. Michel Pereira prediction, pick, start time for UFC on ESPN 66 Middleweight finishers Abus Magomedov and Michel Pereira clash on the UFC Kansas City main card. How long will it last? Abus Magomedov and Michel Pereira meet Saturday on the main card of UFC on ESPN 66 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. Last event: 3-2 UFC main cards, 2025: 35-29-1 Abus Magomedov vs. Michel Pereira UFC on ESPN 66 preview Magomedov (27-6-1 MMA, 3-2 UFC) aims to make it three straight. The Russian middleweight enters on the heels of a perfect 2024 campaign where he defeated Warlley Alves and Brunno Ferreira. In just his second UFC appearance, Magomedov competed in a main event against former champion Sean Strickland. Although he didn't get his hand raised, Magomedov took home a Fight of the Night award, which was his second consecutive bonus. ... Pereira (31-12 MMA, 9-3 UFC) experienced a streak-snapping loss in his last appearance. In a main event against Anthony Hernandez in October, Pereira was stopped in the fifth round. The result ended an impressive eight-fight winning streak which included three stoppages and four bonus-earning performances. Abus Magomedov vs. Michel Pereira UFC on ESPN 66 expert pick, prediction Filling out the main card is another middleweight matchup between two potential movers in the division. Perhaps it's because Pereira possesses a nickname that sounds like a malt liquor that would rival Steel Reserve, but "The Demolidor" has proven to pack some serious power since moving back up to his more natural weight class. Pereira is coming off a tough loss to the underrated Anthony Hernandez in what was ultimately a tough stylistic matchup for the Brazilian. However, even in defeat, Pereira was able to show some solid takedown defense and getups – skills that will likely serve him well against Abus Magomedov. Although Magomedov has some kicks that deserve respect standing, his one-at-a-time striking style has not really progressed as much as I'd like, leaving the Russian-born German vulnerable against skilled strikers. Not only does Pereira have the skills and power to put his opponent away, but he also has the speed that has proven to be problematic for Magomedov in the past. Add in the Brazilian's underrated guillotine and Magomedov's propensity to shoot, and I suspect that Pereira scores a club-and-sub win in Round 1. Abus Magomedov vs. Michel Pereira UFC on ESPN 66 odds The oddsmakers and the public favor the Brazilian fighter, listing Pereira -148 and Magomedov +120 via FanDuel. Abus Magomedov vs. Michel Pereira UFC on ESPN 66 start time, how to watch Magomedov and Pereira are expected to walk to the cage at approximately 10:10 p.m. ET. The fight broadcasts on ESPN 2 and streams on ESPN+.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ukraine Considers Up to 23% Personal Income Tax on Crypto in Newly Proposed Tax Scheme
Ukraine's top financial regulator is floating the idea of taxing cryptocurrency as personal income, with possible carveouts for certain foreign asset-backed stablecoins, under a newly proposed taxation matrix published on Tuesday. In a translated letter introducing the potential new approach, Ruslan Magomedov, head of Ukraine's National Securities and Stock Market Commission, said that effective tax policy is a necessary step in preventing financial abuse and facilitating the 'legal and responsible use of digital assets.' 'Establishing fair and understandable taxation rules is also a prerequisite for attracting investment and integrating the Ukrainian virtual asset market into the global financial market,' Magomedov added. Under the NSSMC's suggested tax scheme, certain crypto transactions — essentially those in which non-stablecoin cryptocurrencies are cashed out for fiat currency or exchanged for goods or services, and during which there were no financial losses from the transaction — would be taxed at Ukraine's standard personal income tax rate of 18%, plus the additional 5% wartime levy that went into effect last December. Crypto-to-crypto transactions would not be subject to taxation under the proposed tax matrix, which is in line with how several other European countries including Austria and France, as well as crypto-friendly jurisdictions like Singapore, handle crypto taxation. Because Ukraine's tax code exempts any income generated from transactions with foreign exchange values from being taxed, the NSSMC suggested 'it makes sense to consider a preferential rate or exemption from taxation' for foreign asset-backed stablecoins and certain asset-referenced tokens (ARTs). The suggested preferential tax rate under the matrix could be either 5% or 9%. The matrix also offered a variety of taxation options for other types of crypto transactions, including mining, which the NSSMC suggested could be considered a 'business activity'; staking, which the regulator said could either be 'considered as business captive income' or taxed only at the cash-out stage; as well as hard-forks and airdrops, which the regulator said could either be taxed as ordinary income or only at the cash-out stage. Ukraine had previously introduced a draft law similarly amending the country's tax code to cover cryptocurrency in 2023. A 2024 analysis from Swiss blockchain analytics firm Global Ledger found that Ukraine could stand to collect over $200 million in annual taxes from crypto transactions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky officially legalized the country's cryptocurrency sector in 2022, determining the industry's regulators and giving them the go-ahead to create specific regulations. The National Bank of Ukraine is currently working on a draft law based on the European Union's (EU) Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. Ukraine has been a candidate for EU membership since 2022. CoinDesk reached out to the NSSMC for a comment. Sign in to access your portfolio
The National
21-02-2025
- Sport
- The National
Former UFC star Alex da Silva expects 'fireworks' in clash with UAE Warriors champion Amru Magomedov
Former UFC lightweight Alex da Silva has promised 'fireworks' when he meets the undefeated UAE Warriors champion Amru Magomedov at the ADNEC Centre in Al Ain on Saturday. The Brazilian enters the cage as the more experienced fighter with a 24-5 (win/loss) record against Magomedov who is undefeated in eight fights, in the headline contest of the 14-fight card staged for the first time in the Oasis city. 'Technically, my opponent and I are big martial arts lovers. So, I'm sure we're going to put some fireworks on the night,' Da Silva said of his meeting with Magomedov at UAE Warriors 58. 'He has never been tested as hard as I'm going to do with him, so for sure, I'll bring some hard time to him and let's see what happens.' Da Silva's debut in the promotion ended in defeat to Russia's Makkasharip Zaynukov in a split decision in March 2023. The Brazilian has won twice since then to earn a title contest against Magomedov. Magomedov, 25, has had only eight career fights but has gone undefeated and is also on the back of three successive victories including two defences of the UAE Warriors belt. Many think an experienced fighter like Da Silva, who has 29 fights including four appearances in the UFC, would be the ultimate test. 'He is a strong and experienced opponent. I never underestimate him. I trained hard all month. I will show him on Saturday evening,' said Magomedov. The Dagestani is widely regarded as a fighter following in the pathway of the UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov. Magomedov is another Dagestani fighter to emerge from the Khabib school. He is a teammate and training partner of the former undefeated UFC lightweight champion's cousin Usman Nurmagomedov and trains under the same coach Javier Mendes. When asked if he spars with Khabib back home in Dagestan, Magomedov said: 'I wrestle with him at times, not spar. Many of us look at Khabib as our role model and his presence alongside is enough to motivate us. 'Also, we have some of the best wrestling schools in the world back home in Dagestan. This is why the Dagestani fighters are some of the best MMA fighters in the world circuit.' However, Da Silva countered Magomedov's claim by saying the rivalry between the Russian and Brazilian fighters was increasing in momentum, but insisted the South American nation has been dominating the MMA world for long time. 'We are the country with more belts, more champions, so I'm going to take the belt on Saturday and prove that Brazil is better in MMA,' he added. Rany Sadeh (14-4) takes on the UAE Warriors debutant Hikaru Yoshino (13-5) in the co-main at bantamweight, while Brazilian Victor Nunes (10-5) faces Filipino Genil Francisco (14-10) in the flyweight division on the main card. Also on the main card are some close battles, including between Uzbek Akbarjon Islomboev (9-1) and Daan Duijs (10-2) of the Netherlands, Russian Gadzhi Abdulkadirov (5-1) and Brazilian Michel Goes (4-0) at heavyweight and Annie Thatcher (3-1) of Australia against Brazilian Claudia Leite (8-3).
