Michel Pereira
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Michel Fagner Lima Pereira (born 6 October 1993) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2011, he formerly competed for 300 Sparta, Akhmat Fight Club, Serbian Battle Championship, Jungle Fight, Xtreme Fighting Championships and Road Fighting Championship. He is a former Serbian Battle Championship welterweight champion.
Infobox
Born
Michel Fagner Lima Pereira (1993-10-06) 6 October 1993 (age 32)Marabá, Pará, Brazil
Other names
Demolidor
Residence
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Height
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Division
Welterweight (2011-2018, 2019-2022) Middleweight (2018-2019, 2023-present)
Reach
73 in (185 cm)
Fighting out of
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Team
Scorpion Fighting System/Team DemolidorOvercome Academy (2020–present)Xtreme Couture
Trainer
Rafael Alejarra
Rank
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Sávio Roveno Black belt in Karate under Rene Colares
Years active
2011–present
Total
47
Wins
31
By knockout
3
By submission
1
By decision
9
Losses
14
By disqualification
1
No contests
2
Tables
Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
47 matches
By knockout
31 wins
11
14 losses
3
By submission
By submission
47 matches
By submission
31 wins
9
14 losses
1
By decision
By decision
47 matches
By decision
31 wins
11
14 losses
9
By disqualification
By disqualification
47 matches
By disqualification
31 wins
0
14 losses
1
No contests
No contests
47 matches
No contests
31 wins
2
| 47 matches | 31 wins | 14 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 3 |
| By submission | 9 | 1 |
| By decision | 11 | 9 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
| No contests | 2 | |
· Mixed martial arts record
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
31–14 (2)
Opponent
Kyle Daukaus
Method
KO (punches and elbows)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang
Date
23 August 2025
Round
1
Time
0:43
Location
Shanghai, China
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
31–13 (2)
Opponent
Abusupiyan Magomedov
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Machado Garry vs. Prates
Date
26 April 2025
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
31–12 (2)
Opponent
Anthony Hernandez
Method
TKO (elbows)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira
Date
19 October 2024
Round
5
Time
2:22
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
31–11 (2)
Opponent
Ihor Potieria
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
UFC 301
Date
4 May 2024
Round
1
Time
0:54
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
30–11 (2)
Opponent
Michał Oleksiejczuk
Method
Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC 299
Date
9 March 2024
Round
1
Time
1:01
Location
Miami, Florida, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
29–11 (2)
Opponent
Andre Petroski
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza
Date
14 October 2023
Round
1
Time
1:06
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Return to Middleweight. Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
28–11 (2)
Opponent
Santiago Ponzinibbio
Method
Decision (split)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira
Date
21 May 2022
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
27–11 (2)
Opponent
André Fialho
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 270
Date
22 January 2022
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Anaheim, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
26–11 (2)
Opponent
Niko Price
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 264
Date
10 July 2021
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
25–11 (2)
Opponent
Khaos Williams
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal
Date
19 December 2020
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
24–11 (2)
Opponent
Zelim Imadaev
Method
Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai
Date
5 September 2020
Round
3
Time
4:39
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
23–11 (2)
Opponent
Diego Sanchez
Method
DQ (illegal knee)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2
Date
15 February 2020
Round
3
Time
3:09
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
23–10 (2)
Opponent
Tristan Connelly
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje
Date
14 September 2019
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Notes
Catchweight (172 lb) bout; Pereira missed weight. Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
23–9 (2)
Opponent
Danny Roberts
Method
KO (flying knee and punch)
Event
UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee
Date
18 May 2019
Round
1
Time
1:47
Location
Rochester, New York, United States
Notes
Return to Welterweight. Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
22–9 (2)
Opponent
Kim Sung-dae
Method
TKO (punches and knees)
Event
Road FC 052
Date
23 February 2019
Round
2
Time
1:02
Location
Seoul, South Korea
Notes
Openweight bout.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
21–9 (2)
Opponent
Choi Won-jun
Method
KO (punch)
Event
Road FC 051
Date
15 December 2018
Round
1
Time
0:41
Location
Seoul, South Korea
Notes
Catchweight (190 lb) bout.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
20–9 (2)
Opponent
Duško Todorović
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Serbian Battle Championship 19
Date
1 December 2018
Round
1
Time
4:32
Location
Novi Sad, Serbia
Notes
For the vacant SBC Middleweight Championship.
NC
NC
Res.
NC
Record
20–8 (2)
Opponent
Batmunkh Burenzorig
Method
NC (missed weight)
Event
HEAT 43
Date
17 September 2018
Round
5
Time
1:46
Location
Aichi, Japan
Notes
For the vacant HEAT Welterweight Championship. Pereira missed weight (185.5 lb) and was ineligible for the title. Originally a submission (rear-naked choke) win for Pereira; overturned due to him missing weight.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
20–8 (1)
Opponent
Yang Hea-jun
Method
TKO (knee and punches)
Event
Road FC 048
Date
28 July 2018
Round
3
Time
1:48
Location
Wonju, South Korea
Notes
Middleweight debut.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
19–8 (1)
Opponent
Kim Ryul
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
HEAT 42
Date
27 May 2018
Round
1
Time
0:51
Location
Aichi, Japan
Notes
Catchweight (176 lb) bout.
NC
NC
Res.
NC
Record
18–8 (1)
Opponent
Carlos Perira
Method
NC (cage malfunction)
Event
Arena Fight 8
Date
12 May 2018
Round
1
Time
2:52
Location
Redenção, Brazil
Notes
Catchweight (176 lb) bout.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
18–8
Opponent
Laerte Costa
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Serbian Battle Championship 17
Date
28 April 2018
Round
1
Time
4:02
Location
Odžaci, Serbia
Notes
Defended the SBC Welterweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
17–8
Opponent
Luka Strezoski
Method
Decision (majority)
Event
Serbian Battle Championship 15
Date
8 December 2017
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Novi Sad, Serbia
Notes
Won the vacant SBC Welterweight Championship.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
16–8
Opponent
Kurbanjiang Tuluosibake
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Kunlun Fight MMA 15
Date
3 October 2017
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Alashan, China
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
16–7
Opponent
Renato Gomes
Method
Submission (triangle choke)
Event
Taura MMA 1
Date
16 September 2017
Round
3
Time
0:54
Location
Viamão, Brazil
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
15–7
Opponent
Cristiano Estela Rios
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Fusion FC 24
Date
21 December 2016
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Lima, Peru
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
14–7
Opponent
Ismael de Jesus
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Shooto Brasil 67
Date
11 November 2016
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Notes
For the Shooto Brazil Welterweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
14–6
Opponent
Stanley Barbosa
Method
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
Event
Revelation FC 4
Date
13 May 2016
Round
1
Time
4:56
Location
Belém, Brazil
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
13–6
Opponent
Abubakar Vagaev
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Akhmat Fight Show 18
Date
9 April 2016
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Grozny, Russia
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
13–5
Opponent
Carlston Harris
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
XFC International 12
Date
28 November 2015
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Notes
XFC Welterweight Tournament Final.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
13–4
Opponent
Cairo Rocha
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
XFC International 9
Date
14 March 2015
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Notes
XFC Welterweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
12–4
Opponent
Geraldo Coelho
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
XFC International 7
Date
1 November 2014
Round
1
Time
2:40
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Notes
XFC Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–4
Opponent
Caio Robson Silva
Method
TKO (retirement)
Event
Arena Fight 6
Date
31 May 2014
Round
1
Time
5:00
Location
Redenção, Brazil
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
10–4
Opponent
Zozimar de Oliveria Silva Jr.
Method
Submission (armbar)
Event
Iron Man MMA 18
Date
24 May 2014
Round
2
Time
5:00
Location
Belém, Brazil
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–3
Opponent
Alfredo Souza
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Jungle Fight 65
Date
2 February 2014
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Madre de Deus, Brazil
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–3
Opponent
Silmar Nunes
Method
Submission (triangle choke)
Event
Tucumã Fighting Show 5
Date
21 December 2013
Round
1
Time
4:18
Location
Tucumã, Brazil
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–3
Opponent
Jaime Cordoba
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
300 Sparta 4
Date
10 October 2013
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Lima, Peru
Notes
Return to Welterweight.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–3
Opponent
Daziel Serafrim da Silva Jr.
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
The Green Fight: Paragominas
Date
28 September 2013
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Paragominas, Brazil
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–3
Opponent
Renato Puente Flores
Method
Submission (armbar)
Event
300 Sparta 3
Date
16 September 2013
Round
1
Time
5:00
Location
Lima, Peru
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–3
Opponent
Reginaldo Ferreira Alves
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Arena Sport Combat 1
Date
10 August 2013
Round
1
Time
4:12
Location
Xinguara, Brazil
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–3
Opponent
Franciney dos Santos Bessa
Method
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Event
Marajó Fight 5
Date
13 July 2013
Round
1
Time
1:52
Location
Soure, Brazil
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
3–3
Opponent
Rubenilton Perreira
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
MMA Dragon Fighters 1
Date
6 April 2013
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Ourilândia do Norte, Brazil
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
3–2
Opponent
Rubenilton Perreira
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Tucumã Fighting Show 3
Date
30 March 2013
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Tucumã, Brazil
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
3–1
Opponent
Bruno Leandro Soares
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Colisão Top Fight
Date
12 January 2013
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Tucumã, Brazil
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Sivaldo Alves da Silva
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Tucumã Fighting Show 2
Date
15 June 2012
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Tucumã, Brazil
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Magno Silva
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Tucumã Fighting Show 1
Date
21 January 2012
Round
2
Time
5:00
Location
Tucumã, Brazil
Notes
Lightweight debut.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Edson Dias
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Dragon Fight Championship 6
Date
22 December 2011
Round
1
Time
3:20
Location
Ourilândia do Norte, Brazil
Notes
Welterweight debut.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 31–14 (2) | Kyle Daukaus | KO (punches and elbows) | UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang | 23 August 2025 | 1 | 0:43 | Shanghai, China | |
| Loss | 31–13 (2) | Abusupiyan Magomedov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Machado Garry vs. Prates | 26 April 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Loss | 31–12 (2) | Anthony Hernandez | TKO (elbows) | UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira | 19 October 2024 | 5 | 2:22 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 31–11 (2) | Ihor Potieria | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 301 | 4 May 2024 | 1 | 0:54 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 30–11 (2) | Michał Oleksiejczuk | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 299 | 9 March 2024 | 1 | 1:01 | Miami, Florida, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 29–11 (2) | Andre Petroski | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza | 14 October 2023 | 1 | 1:06 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Return to Middleweight. Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 28–11 (2) | Santiago Ponzinibbio | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira | 21 May 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 27–11 (2) | André Fialho | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 270 | 22 January 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
| Win | 26–11 (2) | Niko Price | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 264 | 10 July 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 25–11 (2) | Khaos Williams | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal | 19 December 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 24–11 (2) | Zelim Imadaev | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai | 5 September 2020 | 3 | 4:39 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 23–11 (2) | Diego Sanchez | DQ (illegal knee) | UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 | 15 February 2020 | 3 | 3:09 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 23–10 (2) | Tristan Connelly | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje | 14 September 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Catchweight (172 lb) bout; Pereira missed weight. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 23–9 (2) | Danny Roberts | KO (flying knee and punch) | UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee | 18 May 2019 | 1 | 1:47 | Rochester, New York, United States | Return to Welterweight. Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 22–9 (2) | Kim Sung-dae | TKO (punches and knees) | Road FC 052 | 23 February 2019 | 2 | 1:02 | Seoul, South Korea | Openweight bout. |
| Win | 21–9 (2) | Choi Won-jun | KO (punch) | Road FC 051 | 15 December 2018 | 1 | 0:41 | Seoul, South Korea | Catchweight (190 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 20–9 (2) | Duško Todorović | TKO (punches) | Serbian Battle Championship 19 | 1 December 2018 | 1 | 4:32 | Novi Sad, Serbia | For the vacant SBC Middleweight Championship. |
| NC | 20–8 (2) | Batmunkh Burenzorig | NC (missed weight) | HEAT 43 | 17 September 2018 | 5 | 1:46 | Aichi, Japan | For the vacant HEAT Welterweight Championship. Pereira missed weight (185.5 lb) and was ineligible for the title. Originally a submission (rear-naked choke) win for Pereira; overturned due to him missing weight. |
| Win | 20–8 (1) | Yang Hea-jun | TKO (knee and punches) | Road FC 048 | 28 July 2018 | 3 | 1:48 | Wonju, South Korea | Middleweight debut. |
| Win | 19–8 (1) | Kim Ryul | TKO (punches) | HEAT 42 | 27 May 2018 | 1 | 0:51 | Aichi, Japan | Catchweight (176 lb) bout. |
| NC | 18–8 (1) | Carlos Perira | NC (cage malfunction) | Arena Fight 8 | 12 May 2018 | 1 | 2:52 | Redenção, Brazil | Catchweight (176 lb) bout. |
| Win | 18–8 | Laerte Costa | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Serbian Battle Championship 17 | 28 April 2018 | 1 | 4:02 | Odžaci, Serbia | Defended the SBC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 17–8 | Luka Strezoski | Decision (majority) | Serbian Battle Championship 15 | 8 December 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Novi Sad, Serbia | Won the vacant SBC Welterweight Championship. |
| Loss | 16–8 | Kurbanjiang Tuluosibake | Decision (unanimous) | Kunlun Fight MMA 15 | 3 October 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Alashan, China | |
| Win | 16–7 | Renato Gomes | Submission (triangle choke) | Taura MMA 1 | 16 September 2017 | 3 | 0:54 | Viamão, Brazil | |
| Win | 15–7 | Cristiano Estela Rios | Decision (unanimous) | Fusion FC 24 | 21 December 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Lima, Peru | |
| Loss | 14–7 | Ismael de Jesus | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto Brasil 67 | 11 November 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | For the Shooto Brazil Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 14–6 | Stanley Barbosa | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Revelation FC 4 | 13 May 2016 | 1 | 4:56 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Loss | 13–6 | Abubakar Vagaev | Decision (unanimous) | Akhmat Fight Show 18 | 9 April 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Grozny, Russia | |
| Loss | 13–5 | Carlston Harris | Decision (unanimous) | XFC International 12 | 28 November 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | XFC Welterweight Tournament Final. |
| Win | 13–4 | Cairo Rocha | Decision (unanimous) | XFC International 9 | 14 March 2015 | 5 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | XFC Welterweight Tournament Semifinal. |
| Win | 12–4 | Geraldo Coelho | Submission (guillotine choke) | XFC International 7 | 1 November 2014 | 1 | 2:40 | São Paulo, Brazil | XFC Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 11–4 | Caio Robson Silva | TKO (retirement) | Arena Fight 6 | 31 May 2014 | 1 | 5:00 | Redenção, Brazil | |
| Loss | 10–4 | Zozimar de Oliveria Silva Jr. | Submission (armbar) | Iron Man MMA 18 | 24 May 2014 | 2 | 5:00 | Belém, Brazil | |
| Win | 10–3 | Alfredo Souza | Decision (unanimous) | Jungle Fight 65 | 2 February 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Madre de Deus, Brazil | |
| Win | 9–3 | Silmar Nunes | Submission (triangle choke) | Tucumã Fighting Show 5 | 21 December 2013 | 1 | 4:18 | Tucumã, Brazil | |
| Win | 8–3 | Jaime Cordoba | Decision (unanimous) | 300 Sparta 4 | 10 October 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Lima, Peru | Return to Welterweight. |
| Win | 7–3 | Daziel Serafrim da Silva Jr. | Decision (unanimous) | The Green Fight: Paragominas | 28 September 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Paragominas, Brazil | |
| Win | 6–3 | Renato Puente Flores | Submission (armbar) | 300 Sparta 3 | 16 September 2013 | 1 | 5:00 | Lima, Peru | |
| Win | 5–3 | Reginaldo Ferreira Alves | TKO (punches) | Arena Sport Combat 1 | 10 August 2013 | 1 | 4:12 | Xinguara, Brazil | |
| Win | 4–3 | Franciney dos Santos Bessa | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Marajó Fight 5 | 13 July 2013 | 1 | 1:52 | Soure, Brazil | |
| Loss | 3–3 | Rubenilton Perreira | Decision (unanimous) | MMA Dragon Fighters 1 | 6 April 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Ourilândia do Norte, Brazil | |
| Loss | 3–2 | Rubenilton Perreira | Decision (unanimous) | Tucumã Fighting Show 3 | 30 March 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Tucumã, Brazil | |
| Loss | 3–1 | Bruno Leandro Soares | Decision (unanimous) | Colisão Top Fight | 12 January 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Tucumã, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–0 | Sivaldo Alves da Silva | Decision (unanimous) | Tucumã Fighting Show 2 | 15 June 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Tucumã, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Magno Silva | TKO (punches) | Tucumã Fighting Show 1 | 21 January 2012 | 2 | 5:00 | Tucumã, Brazil | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 1–0 | Edson Dias | TKO (punches) | Dragon Fight Championship 6 | 22 December 2011 | 1 | 3:20 | Ourilândia do Norte, Brazil | Welterweight debut. |
References
- Grupo Globohttps://globoesporte.globo.com/combate/noticia/paraense-voador-explica-tapas-em-russo-no-ufc-para-aprender-a-nao-fazer-isso-e-respeitar-rivais.ghtml
- Tapologyhttps://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/55575-michel-pereira
- Sherdoghttps://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Michel-Pereira-135705
- UFChttps://www.ufc.com/athlete/michel-pereira
- UFChttps://www.ufc.com/news/michel-pereira-guaranteed-excitement-ufc-301
- fatoregional.comhttps://fatoregional.com.br/treinador-de-michel-demolidor-savio-roveno-fala-sobre-estreia-no-ufc/
- "Already Growing in Stature, Michel Pereira Plots Move Toward Welterweight Elite"https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Already-Growing-in-Stature-Michel-Pereira-Plots-Move-Toward-Welterweight-Elite-175168
- FirstSportzhttps://firstsportz.com/ufc-michel-pereira-net-worth-fighting-career-and-personal-life/
- Tapologyhttps://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/123263-jungle-fight-65-michel-demolidor-pereira-vs-junior-orgulho
- Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1ZTBTcxmWI
- Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOUCTT4nLgY
- mma-corehttps://www.mma-core.com/fights/Carlson_Harris_vs_Michel_Pereira/1337389
- Tapologyhttps://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/253797-akhmat-fight-show-17-abubakar-vagaev-vs-michel-demolidor-pereira
- Tapologyhttps://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/283171-shooto-brasil-67-ismael-marmota-de-jesus-vs-michel-demolidor-pereira
- Tapologyhttps://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/330467-kunlun-fight-mma-15-kurbanjiang-frontier-wolf-tuluosibake-vs-michel-demolidor-pereira
- Tapologyhttps://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/257768-revelation-fc-4-michel-demolidor-pereira-vs-stanley-pezo-silva
- Tapologyhttps://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/283656-fusion-fc-24-cristiano-the-bad-boy-estela-rios-vs-michel-demolidor-pereira
- mmanovost.comhttp://www.mmanovost.com/luka-strezoski-dobio-iskusnijeg-brazilca-kao-protivnika-za-sbc15-u-novom-sadu/
- mmanovost.comhttp://www.mmanovost.com/doslo-promene-luka-strezoski-doziveo-prvi-poraz-u-karijeri-na-sbc15/
- ico.rshttp://www.ico.rs/zvanicna-konferencija-i-merenje-za-mma-spektakl-sbc-17/
- mmapara.nethttps://mmapara.net/arquivos/1772
- conexaoto.com.brhttps://conexaoto.com.br/2018/05/10/redencao-recebe-no-sabado-o-arena-fight-in-memorian-meire-cabral-11-lutas-reunirao-lutadores-de-varios-estados
- globoesporte.globo.comhttps://globoesporte.globo.com/pa/noticia/dupla-ex-ufc-luta-em-evento-no-sul-do-para-renda-e-doada-a-hospital-oncologico.ghtml
- mmaplanet.jphttps://mmaplanet.jp/79767
- mmaplanet.jphttps://mmaplanet.jp/79916
- newstown.co.krhttp://www.newstown.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=334399
- chosun.comhttps://www.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2018/07/28/2018072801696.html
- mmaplanet.jphttps://mmaplanet.jp/83811
- mmaplanet.jphttps://mmaplanet.jp/83875
- sport.blic.rshttps://sport.blic.rs/ostali-sportovi/borilacki-sportovi/mma-spektakl-u-novom-sadu-todorovic-se-sa-japancem-pereirom-bori-za-svetski-pojas/lrwkr75
- mmamagazin.rshttp://mmamagazin.rs/blog/2018/12/09/and-new-sbc-sampion-dusko-todorovic/
- efight.jphttps://efight.jp/result-20181216_315627
- spotvnews.co.krhttp://www.spotvnews.co.kr/?mod=news&act=articleView&idxno=266722
- hankooki.comhttp://m.hankooki.com/m_sp_view.php?m=&WM=sp&WEB_GSNO=6644757
- Sport TV Globohttps://web.archive.org/web/20190926181937/https://sportv.globo.com/site/combate/noticia/paraense-voador-michel-pereira-tem-estreia-marcada-no-ufc-contra-danny-roberts-em-maio.ghtml
- Cage Side Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2019/05/18/ufc-rochester-results-michel-pereira-starches-danny-roberts/
- MMA Junkiehttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/05/ufc-on-espn-10-bonuses-aspen-ladd-sijara-eubanks-barnburner-earns-fight-of-the-night
- Instagramhttps://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/ufcnewsalerts/2099469622947584350
- "I'm hearing that Vancouver's Tristan Connelly will face Michel Pereira on Saturday, replacing Sergey Khandozhko who was forced out due to Visa issues. @MMATristan is 13-6 and has won 8 of his last 9. He is the Rise FC lightweight champion and would move up a weight class"https://x.com/aaronbronsteter/status/1171387433314914305
- "#UFCVancouver weigh-in results: Michel Pereira comes in at 172 lb. One pound over the welterweight limit"https://x.com/MMAFighting/status/1172568704493805568
- MMA Junkiehttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/01/upset-of-year-2019-tristan-connelly-michel-pereira-ufc
- MMA Newshttps://www.mmanews.com/ufc-vancouver-bonuses/
- MMA Newshttps://www.mmanews.com/ufc-vancouver-bonuses/
- Essentially Sportshttps://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-diego-sanchez-bags-a-dq-win-after-a-strange-performance-against-michel-pereira/
- MMA DNAhttps://mmadna.nl/michel-pereira-vs-zelim-imadaev-tijdens-ufc-evenement-op-5-september/
- Insiderhttps://www.insider.com/watch-zelim-imadaev-slapped-michel-pereira-at-a-weigh-in-2020-9
- Bloody Elbowhttps://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/9/5/21424659/ufc-vegas-9-post-fight-bonuses-osp-stops-menifield-for-potn-honors
- MMA DNAhttps://mmadna.nl/ufc-boekt-khaos-williams-vs-michel-pereira-op-19-december/
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2020/12/19/ufc-vegas-17-results-michel-pereira/
- uol.com.brhttps://www.uol.com.br/esporte/ultimas-noticias/ag-fight/2021/05/27/ufc-encaminha-michel-pereira-vs-niko-price-para-evento-liderado-por-mcgregor.htm
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2021/07/10/ufc-264-results-michel-pereira-defeats-niko-price-in-an-absolute-banger-fight/
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2021/11/04/michel-pereira-gets-crack-top-15-rankings-meets-muslim-salikhov-january-15/
- MMA Fightinghttps://www.mmafighting.com/2022/1/7/22872169/muslim-salikhov-out-of-michel-pereira-fight-at-ufc-vegas-46
- MMA Junkiehttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/01/ufc-on-espn-32-muslim-salikhov-out-andre-fialho-vs-michel-pereira-booked
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2022/01/22/ufc-270-michel-pereira-rebounds-to-get-unanimous-decision-victory/
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2022/03/22/santiago-ponzinibbio-vs-michel-pereira-set-may-21-ufc-event/
- MMA Junkiehttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/05/ufc-fight-night-206-results-michel-pereira-out-slugs-santiago-ponzinibbio-split
- "UFC Vegas 55 bonuses: Chase Hooper leads $50K winners for return TKO"https://www.mmamania.com/2022/5/21/23135882/ufc-vegas-55-official-bonus-winners-results-espn-mma-holm-vieira-hooper-njokuani
- MMAMania.comhttps://www.mmamania.com/2022/12/26/23527380/sean-brady-vs-michel-pereira-on-tap-for-ufc-san-antonio-in-march-mma
- "Sean Brady says he tore groin; UFC on ESPN 43 fight with Michel Pereira off"https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/02/ufc-on-espn-43-sean-brady-says-he-tore-groin-michel-pereira-fight-off
- MMAMania.comhttps://www.mmamania.com/2023/5/3/23709024/midnight-mania-stephen-thompson-michel-pereira-scratched-off-ufc-289-delayed-july-espn
- "UFC 291 loses main card fight: Stephen Thompson vs. Michel Pereira off"https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/07/ufc-291-news-stephen-thompson-vs-michel-pereira-canceled?itm_source=parsely-api
- MMA News | UFC News, Results & Interviewshttps://www.mmanews.com/.amp/news/michel-pereira-middleweight-booked-october-14th
- "Andre Petroski steps up on short notice against Michel Pereira at UFC Vegas 81"https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Andre-Petroski-Steps-Up-on-Short-Notice-Against-Michel-Pereira-at-UFC-Vegas-81-191319/amp
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/14/ufc-vegas-81-andre-petroski-vs-michel-pereira/
- "UFC Vegas 81 Bonus Report: Michel Pereira one of four fighters to take home $50k"https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc-vegas-81/ufc-vegas-81-bonus-report-michel-pereira-one-of-four-fighters-to-take-home-50k/
- "Michel Pereira's Middleweight Return Added To UFC 299, Opponent Revealed"https://www.mmanews.com/news/michel-pereira-middleweight-return-added-ufc-299
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2024/03/09/michel-pereiras-body-assault-leads-to-quick-sub-of-oleksiejczuk/
- "Bonuses! Dustin Poirier's epic war with Benoit Saint Denis earns FOTN honors - UFC 299"https://www.mmamania.com/2024/3/10/24095639/ufc-299-post-fight-bonus-winners-results-miami-ppv-espn-o-malley-blaydes-poirier-pereira-maddalena
- MMA News | UFC News, Results & Interviewshttps://www.mmanews.com/features/ufc-matchmaking-bulletin-michel-pereira-booked-quick-return-after-ufc-299-win
- "Makhmud Muradov out of UFC 301 fight with Michel Pereira"https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/4/8/24124502/makhmud-muradov-out-ufc-301-fight-michel-pereira
- "Ihor Potieria steps in to fight Michel Pereira at UFC 301"https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/4/9/24125057/ihor-potieria-steps-in-fight-michel-pereira-ufc-301
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2024/05/04/michel-pereira-demolishes-subs-ihor-potieria-at-ufc-301-but-not-without-controversy/
- "Bonuses! Back-flipping Michel Pereira banks $50K for quick submission - UFC 301"https://www.mmamania.com/2024/5/5/24149057/ufc-301-official-post-fight-bonus-winners-results-ppv-espn-brazil-pereira-ruffy-costa-aldo-white
- MMA Fightinghttps://www.mmafighting.com/2024/5/9/24153099/roman-dolidze-vs-michel-pereira-set-for-ufc-louisville
- "Michel Pereira explains why he won't fight Roman Dolidze at UFC Louisville"https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/5/10/24153812/michel-pereira-explains-wont-fight-roman-dolidze-ufc-louisville
- "Michel Pereira vs. Anthony Hernandez booked for Noche UFC at The Sphere"https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/07/noche-ufc-michel-pereira-vs-anthony-hernandez-booked-middleweight-bout-sphere-las-vegas
- "Michel Pereira vs. Anthony Hernandez moved from UFC 306 to Fight Night main event in October"https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/7/26/24207200/michel-pereira-anthony-hernandez-moved-ufc-306-sphere-fight-night-main-event-october
- "UFC Vegas 99: Anthony Hernandez Sets Records While Tenderizing Michel Pereira"https://cagesidepress.com/2024/10/19/ufc-vegas-99-anthony-hernandez-sets-records-while-tenderizing-michel-pereira/
- "UFC encaminha Michel Pereira vs Abus Magomedov para o dia 26 de abril"https://agfight.com/ufc/ufc-encaminha-michel-pereira-vs-abus-magomedov-para-o-dia-26-de-abril/
- "UFC Kansas City: Abus Magomedov Decisions Gun-Shy Michel Pereira"https://cagesidepress.com/2025/04/26/ufc-kansas-city-abus-magomedov-decisions-gun-shy-michel-pereira/
- "Duelo eletrizante entre brasileiros é anunciado para UFC China; veja detalhes"https://www.superlutas.com.br/noticias/321268/duelo-brasileiros-ufc-china/
- Sports Illustratedhttps://www.si.com/fannation/mma/news/ufc-brings-back-fighter-kyle-daukaus-after-3-years-save-shanghai
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2025/08/23/ufc-shanghai-kyle-daukaus-explosive-in-return-finishes-michel-pereira/
- "UFC encaminha Michel Pereira vs Zach Reese para fevereiro de 2026"https://agfight.com/ufc/ufc-encaminha-michel-pereira-vs-zach-reese-para-fevereiro-de-2026/
- MMAjunkie.comhttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/fight-of-the-month-may-2022-michel-pereira-santiago-ponzinibbio-ufc-fight-night-206