FIGHT VIDEO: Watch the highlights of Michel Pereira's defeat to Pirata Russo at UFC Baku

Shara won. Michael Pereira in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Everything led us to believe that Michael Pereira could secure a second consecutive victory in UFC Bakubut only the first round was good. In the co-main event held this Saturday (27), in Azerbaijan, the Brazilian was unable to manage the good advantage gained and suffered a comeback from Shara MagomedovTherefore, after being defeated by unanimous decision, the athlete suffered his fourth loss in the last five fights he competed in.

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.

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Right in the first round, Michel landed a beautiful straight punch on Shara, who fell. Taking advantage of the moment, the Brazilian was also superior on the ground, landing punches and elbows on his opponent. However, the Russian came back strong for the second round and, through sheer volume of strikes and pressure, frustrated the "Flying Paraense".

With the fight tied, Shara gained confidence and followed the same script in the third round. The Russian used kicks extensively to disrupt Michel's game. It's true that the Brazilian didn't give up, but he slowed down and posed little threat to his opponent.

But if you didn't see the fight between Michael Pereira e Shara MagomedovCheck out the videos below.

FIGHT VIDEO: Watch the highlights of Michel Pereira's defeat at UFC Baku

A HUGE RIGHT HAND 🤯

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'Til the very end 💪@Shara_Bullet77 Earns the comeback victory!

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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.