Michael Pereira is excited about his current moment at welterweight (up to 77kg.). Coming from a sequence of five victories and in the category ranking, the Brazilian planned a fight against Khamzat Shimaev. In an exclusive interview with the SUPER FIGHTS on YouTube, 'Paraense Voador' exposed the Swede's flaws in his playing style.
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“I said that Chimaev wasn’t all that. Durinho went there, 'got crazy' in him and 'smoked' Chimaev who almost lost the fight. The guy is good, Wrestling is badass, but he's not that big-headed animal. When he finds an adjusted fighter, who knows how to avoid his game, he will see how difficult it is”, said Pereira.
Still talking about Chimaev's style, Michel believes that movement is a predominant factor in defeating him. The Brazilian regrets Durinho's defeat against the Swede and says that there were few details left for his compatriot to leave with his 'arms raised' in the fight.
“It’s the movement. For me, movement is the best thing in fighting. The guy who knows how to move in the Octagon is a different life. Durinho comes from jiu-jitsu and has a more planted strike. It's catchy. So, I think there was a lack of movement to break Chimaev's game further. But it was a spectacular fight. I was very happy with Durinho and the fight he had. It’s details that make the difference,” he concluded.
Professional since 2011, Michael Pereira He is experiencing a great moment in his career. The Brazilian occupies 14th place in the ranking and has a record of 28 wins, 11 losses and two 'no result' fights in his career in mixed martial arts.
