UFC plans duel between Michel Pereira and Muslim Salikhov for January, says website

In his best phase in Ultimate, the Brazilian faces the Russian in the first Ultimate event in 2022

M. Pereira and M. Salikhov will face each other on January 15th. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

In search of his fourth consecutive victory, Michael Pereira There must be a tough challenge ahead. According to the website'MMA fighting', the UFC is working to schedule a duel between the Brazilian and the Russian muslim salikhov, in an event scheduled to take place on January 15th, with no venue yet defined.

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On the rise in the welterweight division (up to 77,1kg), the 'Paraense Voador' won his last three fights in the organization – one knockout and two unanimous decisions from the judges. His last defeat was in February 2020 to Diego Sanchez, in a fight in which he had the advantage until he was disqualified with an illegal knee. The Brazilian athlete has a record of 26 triumphs and 11 setbacks.

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muslim salikhov He's also on a great run in Ultimate. Coming from victories over Francisco Massaranduba e Elizeu Capoeira, the athlete only lost in his debut with UFC gloves, winning the other five commitments. Today, the 37-year-old athlete has 18 positive results and two negative results in mixed martial arts.

In addition to Pereira x Salikhov, the event on January 15th – which will be the first in Ultimate in 2022 – should feature Calvin kattar e Giga Chikadze in the main fight of the night. In addition to 'Paraense Voador', Jennifer maia e Rogerio Bontorin are also confirmed on the card, against Katlyn chookagian e Brandon royvalrespectively.

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