Classified by bookmakers as an underdog, Michael Pereira, in fact, was not happy in UFC Baku. At the event held this Saturday (27), in Azerbaijan, the Brazilian even started the co-main event well, but allowed the comeback of Shara MagomedovTherefore, after 15 minutes of action, the athlete was defeated by the Russian via unanimous decision.
With this latest setback, Michel is experiencing a delicate moment in his career. The Brazilian has simply lost four of his last five fights.Therefore, the athlete not only distances himself from returning to the top 15 of the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg), but also runs the risk of being cut. On the other hand, Shara is in good form and, buoyed by two victories and being one of the most popular athletes in the division, dreams of returning to the rankings.
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Michael Pereira[Name], 32 years old, is a veteran of MMA and a showman in action. The Brazilian began his career in the sport in 2011, was part of several organizations, and debuted in the UFC in 2019. In the sport, the athlete built a record of 32 wins, 15 losses, and two 'no contests' (no result). His main victories were against [opponent's name]. Michal Oleksiejczuk e Santiago Ponzinibbio.
Cruel turnaround
Michel started the fight relying on jabs, while Shara based his attacks on kicks. Sharp and sharp, Michel knocked Shara down with a straight punch. On top and confident, Michel landed punches on Shara, who defended with kicks. With the advantage in the fight, Michel continued to throw punches at Shara, who, even from the bottom, returned the favor. Determined to punish Shara, Michel launched powerful punches and elbows. After attempting to take Shara's back, Michel lost the position and ended up on the bottom. In the final seconds of the round, Shara landed kicks on Michel.
In the second round, Michel tried to surprise Shara with a superman punch, but missed. In turn, Shara continued to land low and high kicks on Michel. In response, Michel also threw kicks at Shara. A striking specialist, Shara continued to score points in the fight with his diverse kicks to Michel. Michel posed a threat to Shara with a straight punch. Shara also startled Michel with a spinning elbow. Based on the volume of strikes, Shara frustrated Michel, who moved around the octagon more than he attacked. In the final seconds of the round, Shara landed a beautiful flying kick on Michel, who retaliated with a somersault kick.
In the third and final round, with the fight tied, the athletes were cautious and exchanged kicks. Encouraged by the fans, Shara moved forward and threw more kicks at Michel, who retaliated with punches. Then, the fighters exchanged blows openly. Michel landed a good jab on Shara, who startled him with a straight right and a high kick. Again, Michel sought a takedown, but Shara was alert and almost landed a flying knee. In the final seconds of the fight, Shara even unbalanced Michel with a kick.
UFC Baku Results
MAIN CARD
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Raphael Fiziev derrotou Manuel Torres by knockout (spinning kick and punches) at 15 seconds of round 2
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Shara Magomedov derrotou Michael Pereira by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Matheus Camilo derrotou Nazim Sadykhov by technical knockout (punches) at 1:31 of R1
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Asu Almabayev derrotou Charles Johnson by submission (Suloev Stretch) at 3m33s of R3
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ikram Aliskerov derrotou Bruno Hulk by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Abus Magomedov derrotou Michal Oleksiejczuk by submission (guillotine) at 3m25s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Farman Hasanov defeated Eric Nolan by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Abdul Rakhman Yakhyev defeated Julius Walker by knockout (punches) at 08 seconds of round 1.
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Nursulton Ruziboev derrotou Andrey Pulyaev via submission (rear naked choke) at 3min58s of R1
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Kaan Ofli defeated Javier Reyes by submission (katagatame) at 4:16 of round 1.
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Daniil Donchenko defeated Theodor Berggren by technical knockout (high kick and punches) at 1:35 of round 2.
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Jean Matsumoto defeated Bekzat Almakhan by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Tahir Abdullayev defeated Jefferson Toddynho by technical knockout (punches) at 4:28 of round 3.
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