Michel Pereira is a professional mixed martial artist who as of October 2024, competes in mixed martial arts promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He started training for combat sports as a child and learned karate and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He made his professional mixed martial arts debut on December 22, 2011, against Edson Dias at the Dragon Fight Championship where Pereira finished him in the first round to launch his professional career with a win.
After his successful maiden victory in his debut, Michel Pereira fought in various fight promotions before making his way into the UFC. He made his promotional debut in the promotion on May 18, 2019, against Danny Roberts at UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee in a welterweight showdown. He won the fight by executing a combination of a flying knee and punches and knocking him out in the first round. As of October 19, 2024, Pereira is positioned as the No. 14 ranked middleweight fighter in the UFC and is scheduled to take on Anthony Hernandez in his upcoming fight on October 19, 2024.
Michel Pereira's Record
As of October 19, 2024, Michel Pereira has a professional mixed martial arts record of 31 wins and 11 losses, and two of his fights have been ruled no-contests. Of his wins, 11 are via knockout, nine via submission, and 11 via decision.
Pereira has lost one fight via knockout, one via submission, and eight via decision. He has also lost one fight due to a disqualification
| 44 matches | 31 wins | 11 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 1 |
| By submission | 9 | 1 |
| By decision | 11 | 8 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
| No contests | 2 | |
Michel Pereira's Last Fight
Michel Pereira squared off against Ihor Potieria in his most recent outing to the octagon. The duo took on each other on May 4, 2024, at UFC 301. Pereira won the fight via a first-round submission.
FAQs on Michel Pereira's Record
A. He has a professional MMA record of 31 wins, 11 losses, and two no-contests as of October 2024.
A. No, as of October 2024, he is yet to become a champion in the UFC.
A. He made his UFC debut on May 18, 2019.
A. He made his professional MMA debut on December 22, 2011.
A. As of October 2024, he is 31 years old.
