After putting on a show in September, Michel Pereira is confirmed for the last UFC event of the year

M. Pereira in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook @ufc

After putting on one of the biggest Brazilian shows in the octagon in 2020, Michael Pereira his new commitment has already been made official by Ultimate. The 'Paraense Voador' is confirmed for the UFC Las Vegas 17, which takes place on December 19, in the United States, and will face Kalinn Williams. The event will close the company's season for the year. The information was confirmed by the company on its social networks.

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Michel's popularity soared considerably after the fighter's gala performance in September, when he defeated Zelim Imadaev. In the confrontation, Pereira showed his entire arsenal and dominated his opponent for almost 15 minutes, submitting his opponent in the last round.

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In December, the athlete will have the role of beating another promise in the welterweight division (up to 77kg.). To be able to fulfill its commitment and continue the trajectory towards the top of the category, the 'Paraense Voador' will have to put an end to Williams' unbeaten run in the company, which doesn't know what it's like to lose in two performances.

More Brazilians on the card

In addition to Michel, Brazil will have a real squad for the UFC Las Vegas 17. Former featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg.), José Aldo will be one of the main attractions of the event. Manauara will face Marlon Vera on the main card.

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Coming from defeat to Cory Sandhagen, Marlon moraes is one of the stars of the show. Seeking to return to the path of victories and regain his status as a challenger for the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2kg), the Friborg native will exchange forces against Rob font.

Flyweight athlete (up to 56,7kg.), Alexandre pantoja will also step into the octagon on the last card of the year. The fighter has a commitment scheduled against Manel kape.

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Recently confirmed at the event, Antonio Arroyo and Dhiego Lima close the Tupiniquim list. At middleweight (up to 83,9kg), Arroyo will face Deron Winn. Lima faces Belal Muhammad | in a valid welterweight clash.