Michel Pereira , it seems, has already begun the process of rebuilding his career. After not having his contract renewed with the UFC following a controversial loss at the event held in Baku, the 'Flying Paraense' has resumed his training routine and signaled that positive news may emerge soon, indicating a possible return to the competitive scene.
In a video posted to his Instagram stories, Michel Pereira demonstrated confidence and motivation to turn things around. The athlete stated that he remains focused, highlighted his journey marked by difficulties, and reinforced his intention to return at a high level.
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"Coming back, we're going back up, God willing, good news is coming soon and we're going to be on top," said Michel Pereira.
"We never stop, we came from nothing, it was never easy, we've fallen many times, we've gotten back up and it won't be any different this time, we came from nothing and we know what we want for life and we're going for it, we're going to come back stronger than ever, we're going to put on our show again," concluded the flying Paraense.
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Michel Pereira was fired from the UFC.
Michel Pereira 's journey in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) came to an end in July 2026, when the athlete was released from the organization after more than seven years under contract. During his time in the world's largest MMA event, the 'Flying Paraense' stood out for his acrobatic and unpredictable style, mixing flashy strikes, somersaults, and dance moves. Between 2020 and 2024, Michel experienced his peak in the franchise, achieving an impressive streak of eight consecutive victories, divided between the welterweight (up to 77kg) and middleweight (up to 83,9kg) categories.
The end of his contract with the UFC was accelerated by a recent period of technical instability, in which the Brazilian suffered four defeats in his last five appearances. His last fight took place at UFC Baku , where he was defeated by Russian Shara Magomedov in a unanimous decision that was heavily contested due to refereeing errors by Herb Dean.
Michel Pereira ended his time with the world's largest MMA organization with a record of 16 fights, totaling 10 wins and 6 losses.
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