Michel Pereira is no longer on the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster after his decision loss to Sharabutdin Magomedov at UFC Baku.
“Demolidor” leaves the promotion after building a 10-6 record inside the Octagon across two weight classes. However, he has lost four of his last five fights, ending his UFC run on a lackluster note.
UFC parts ways with Michel Pereira after six-year Octagon run
Pereira has exited the UFC after six years in the promotion. He made his UFC debut against Danny Roberts in 2019 and has since won 10 fights inside the Octagon. The 32-year-old completed his previous contract with a split-decision victory over Zachary Reese in February following a losing streak. He then signed a one-fight deal to face Magomedov in Azerbaijan.
His last appearance ended in a unanimous decision defeat. Pereira later criticized referee Herb Dean for not deducting points from Magomedov despite issuing multiple warnings for hair pulling. Magomedov also avoided a point deduction for a seemingly blatant eye poke.
Pereira enjoyed his best run in the UFC during an eight-fight winning streak between 2020 and 2024, but this momentum was lost after consecutive defeats to Anthony Hernandez, Abus Magomedov and Kyle Daukaus.
While several fighters have had multiple stints in the UFC, with some even going on to win gold after returning to the promotion, Pereira’s inconsistency and age may prove to be a stumbling block to him getting re-signed.
