Michel Pereira claims he would beat Anthony Hernandez in a rematch at UFC: 'It's not all that great'

anthony hernandez derrotou Michael Pereira No. UFC Las Vegas 99 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

Michael Pereira has not yet digested defeat all with anthony hernandezThe Brazilian showman faced 'Fluffy' in November 2024 and, after being dominated and knocked out in a five-round fight, suffered two more defeats in a row. The bad streak came to an end at UFC Houston, held last Saturday (21), when he won Zach Reese, an opponent he considers even tougher than his past tormentor.

In a video posted to his Instagram stories, Michel downplayed the level shown by anthony hernandez, who ended up defeated by Sean Strickland That same night. In the Brazilian's assessment, the American's fighting style could be complicated, but it doesn't represent an insurmountable challenge for anyone who is physically prepared and able to neutralize his takedown attempts.

“Fluffy isn’t all that great, boss. His game is a game that messes you up, but if you’re prepared, you won’t lose. Man, I don’t see myself losing to Fluffy. He can’t take a beating. If you have a little ‘gas’ and defend his takedowns, it’s over, boss,” he said. Michael Pereira.

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The man from Pará also stated that, under good conditions, he believes he would have easily beaten Hernandez. Furthermore, he highlighted the resilience of... Zach Reese, highlighting that his opponent withstood an intense sequence of blows even while bleeding, and that, in his opinion, he proved to be tougher than 'Fluffy'.

"Man, if I were in good shape, I would have killed Fluffy. If this fight (at UFC Houston) had been against Fluffy, he wouldn't have lasted. Look at all the knees and punches I landed on my opponent, and the guy, bleeding, endured it. Zach is tougher than Fluffy," concluded the flying Paraense fighter.

Michel Pereira and Anthony Hernandez faced off at UFC Houston.

Sean Strickland won anthony hernandez at UFC Houston. Photo Instagram / UFC

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In the opening fight of the main card, Michael Pereira measured forces with Zach Reese And after a balanced three-round fight, the Brazilian had his arm raised by split decision from the judges.

Yes, anthony hernandez He entered the main event and, after being dominated for two rounds against Sean StricklandHe was knocked out in the third round after suffering a knee to the stomach.