Michael PQD Oliveira (left) punishes Oban Elliott (right) at UFC Belgrade . Photo: Reproduction / UFC
Michael PQD needed just over a minute to show why he carries so much hype. The Brazilian debuted in the world's largest MMA organization surrounded by expectations at UFC Belgrade and did not disappoint: with his first significant strike, he took Welshman Oban Elliott to the ground and finished the fight with an overwhelming ground and pound.
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The duel began tensely, with Elliott landing good right hands that bypassed the Brazilian's guard. However, Michael's first jab was enough to completely change the course of the fight. The blow knocked his opponent down and served as a harbinger of what was to come. Following that, PQD maintained the pressure, advanced aggressively, and connected with a straight punch that again knocked his rival down, forcing the referee to stop the fight.
Check out the best moments from Michael PQD's victory at UFC Belgrade.
Must. Watch. Debut TKO!!!
Michael Oliveira with the perfect debut! World class POP in those fists scramble Oban Elliott and that is it! #UFCBelgrade
— Consensus Score (@ConsensusScore) August 1, 2026
Michael Oliveira has ARRIVED 🤯
He earns the QUICK TKO victory at #UFCBelgrade!
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— UFC (@ufc) August 1, 2026
With the victory, Michael PQD reaches the mark of 10 wins in his career, nine of them by knockout. Still in the octagon, during the post-fight interview, the Brazilian wasted no time and challenged the veteran Geoff Neal.
Check out the results from UFC Belgrade.
MAIN CARD (14pm Brasília time)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Uros Medic defeated Daniel Rodriguez by knockout (punches) at 0:30 of round 1.
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Navajo Stirling defeated Jan Blachowicz by technical knockout (punches) at 2:56 of round 1.
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Aleksandar Rakic defeated Marcin Tybura by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Robert Valentin defeated Dusko Todorovic by submission (guillotine choke) at 4:14 of round 1.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Gilbert Urbina defeated Vlasto Cepo by technical knockout (punches) at 1 minute and 1 second of round 1.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Noah Gugnon defeated Milos Janicic by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:20 of round 1.
PRELIMINARY CARD (11pm Brasília time)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Tofiq Musayev defeated Ludovit Klein by technical knockout (punches) at 4:07 of round 2.
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Michael PQD Oliveira defeated Oban Elliott by knockout (punches) at 1:49 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Borislav Nikolic defeated Mark Vologdin by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Bogdan Grad defeated Dennis Buzukja by submission (Katagatame) at 4:31 of round 2.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Mateusz Rebecki defeated Kyle Prepolec by technical knockout (Ground and Pound) at 4:40 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Nina Milosevic defeated Hailey Cowan by technical knockout (straight to the body) at 3:41 of round 1.
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Jovan Leka defeated Alexander Poppeck by technical knockout (middle kick) at 2:22 of round 1.
Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Stephanie Rondinha defeated Marina Spasic by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:22 of round 1.
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