5 keys to victory for Michel Pereira at UFC Vegas 55

#2. Utilize movement

UFC 270: Michel Pereira(left) v Fialho

In and out, side to side, the weird angles he creates from lunging off the fence, "Michel Periera" is antonymous with "stationary target". Without gassing himself out, Pereira would be wise to utilize his movements more than ever as he fights a heavy-handed opponent in Santiago Ponzinibbio.

From dancing during his walkout to getting his steps in whilst fighting, the 28-year-old knows how to move around very well. This will come in handy against a relatively traditional fighter in the 'Argentine Dagger'.

Michel Pereira is one of those fighters that one would assume is hard to emulate in a training camp. Many of the fighters preparing Ponzinibbio can try to mimic 'Demolidor', but nothing is quite like the source. If he can be his overwhelming self and make the most of his mobility, it'll aid him in getting his hand raised come fight night.

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#1. Use creativity and just be himself

UFC 264: Michel Pereira flipping onto Niko Price

Again, it was creativity that got him to the big show. Many were skeptical on whether or not Pereira's style would be functional at the highest level of the sport. But it's been tried and tested, and it definitely works. However, it still needs to be controlled.

The Brazilian showman has come this far into his career and made the most out of a style that he can truly call his own. His four-fight win streak and style have brought him to the biggest fight of his life, and now he should once again showcase his creativity in this matchup.

While there are many keys to victory for the Brazilian, none are more important than Pereira staying true to himself and having fun in the cage.