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Michel Pereira Finds Short-Notice Replacement For UFC Vegas 46

UFC welterweight prospect Michel Pereira will fight at UFC Vegas 46 after all, as Andre Fialho will step up as a fill-in for Muslim Salikhov.

Salikhov pulled out just days before the fight due to an undisclosed illness, as first reported by MMA Fig…

UFC welterweight prospect Michel Pereira will fight at UFC Vegas 46 after all, as Andre Fialho will step up as a fill-in for Muslim Salikhov.

Salikhov pulled out just days before the fight due to an undisclosed illness, as first reported by MMA Fighting. The promotion had been rushing in recent days to find an opponent for Pereira ahead of his originally scheduled co-main event slot.

Fialho is an intriguing welterweight prospect who has won four-straight fights in smaller promotions overseas such as UAE Warriors and XMMA. He last fought in October in a first-round knockout over Stefan Sekuli?.

Pereira is arguably one of the most exciting strikers in the welterweight division, with an unusual style and wild techniques. He’s won three fights in a row in an impressive fashion over Niko Price, Khaos Williams, and Zelim Imadaev.

Before his recent stint in UAE Warriors, Fialho had made the rounds in Bellator, PFL, and Legacy. He’s earned wins over former UFC standout James Vick and AJ Matthews.

Fialho should present a tough challenge to Pereira on short notice, as he’s accumulated 11 of his 14 wins by knockout. All four of his consecutive wins have been finished within two rounds.

After his recent wins, Pereira has called out Nate Diaz on numerous occasions, despite not getting a clear response from the Stockton native. Another impressive win over a tough prospect such as Fialho would further propel him into welterweight contention.

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Report: Francisco Trinaldo To Make Welterweight Debut Against Muslim Salikhov

Francisco Trinaldo will be making his welterweight bow in his next outing. The longtime UFC lightweight veteran will be making the move up when he takes on Muslim Salikhov in a welterweight bout taking place at the promotion’s upcoming June 5 according to a report from MMA Fighting. The move comes after his TKO win […]

Francisco Trinaldo will be making his welterweight bow in his next outing.

The longtime UFC lightweight veteran will be making the move up when he takes on Muslim Salikhov in a welterweight bout taking place at the promotion’s upcoming June 5 according to a report from MMA Fighting.

The move comes after his TKO win over Jai Herbert in July last year where Trinaldo came in four pounds heavy at 160 pounds. It was the first time the Brazilian has missed weight in his career.

Acknowledging that the cut might be too much for him at the age of 42, Trinaldo will look to continue his winning streak at 170 pounds. “Massaranduba” is on a three-fight winning streak and has won four of his last five overall.

Among his other wins included John Makdessi, Bobby Green and Evan Dunham with his only loss in that run being a controversial unanimous decision defeat to Alexander Hernandez.

Salikhov, meanwhile, will be looking to continue his own winning streak. The Dagestan native has won his last four in a row with his most recent win being a split decision over Elizue Zaleski dos Santos in July.

Salikhov was most recently booked to face Santiago Ponzinibbio in January only for the fight to be called off after Salikhov had to withdraw due to health problems stemming from COVID-19.

Who do you have winning this contest?

Muslim Salikhov vs. Santiago Ponzinibbio Off January 16 Event

Santiago Ponzinibbio’s return is on hold for now. The former welterweight contender was set to make his return to the Octagon for the first time in over two years as he was scheduled to face Muslim Salikhov in the upcoming January 16 event. However, that won’t be the case anymore as Salikhov had to withdraw […]

Santiago Ponzinibbio’s return is on hold for now.

The former welterweight contender was set to make his return to the Octagon for the first time in over two years as he was scheduled to face Muslim Salikhov in the upcoming January 16 event.

However, that won’t be the case anymore as Salikhov had to withdraw from the contest. As per a post on social media, it’s due to health problems stemming from COVID-19 symptoms he suffered in September.

There is no timeline for when he can return for now.

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There is also no word on whether the UFC will look for a replacement opponent for Ponzinibbio as of now, but there should be enough time to do so.

Regardless, it’s a big blow for the Argentine whose return will have to wait for the time being. Ponzinibbio is currently on a seven-fight winning streak but hasn’t competed since a fourth-round knockout win over Neil Magny in November 2018.

A number of health issues as well as injuries have seen him remain on the sidelines since as “Gente Boa” is no longer ranked in the welterweight ranks due to his inactivity.

Hopefully, he is able to land a short-notice replacement and get his career back on track while Salikhov also has a speedy recovery.

Who do you think Ponzinibbio should face in his return now?

Report: Santiago Ponzinibbio To Make Return Against Muslim Salikhov

Santiago Ponzinibbio is finally returning to action. The former welterweight contender hasn’t competed since a fourth-round knockout of Neil Magny back in November 2018 at UFC Buenos Aires. A number of major bacterial infections as well as a battle with arthritis have kept the Argentine out of action for nearly two years now as his […]

Santiago Ponzinibbio is finally returning to action.

The former welterweight contender hasn’t competed since a fourth-round knockout of Neil Magny back in November 2018 at UFC Buenos Aires.

A number of major bacterial infections as well as a battle with arthritis have kept the Argentine out of action for nearly two years now as his inactivity has seen his removal from the UFC rankings.

Not for long, however.

As per Milenio, Ponzinibbio is ready to return to action and has been offered a fight with Muslim Salikhov for the UFC’s upcoming January 16 event. Nothing is confirmed as of yet, however.

Before his long layoff, Ponzinibbio was a winner of seven straight fights and seemed destined for a title shot. His notable wins included the aforementioned Magny, Mike Perry and Gunnar Nelson.

Earlier in 2020, “Gente Boa” spoke of his plans to compete three times culminating in a title fight.

“I want to come back as fast as possible and fight for the belt,” Ponzinibbio said. “My idea for 2020 is to fight at least three times, including a title fight. That’s my plan for 2020, brother.”

Maybe 2021 is the year Ponzinibbio achieves his goal of becoming welterweight champion.

Salikhov, meanwhile, is on a four-fight winning streak and is coming off a split decision victory over Elizue Zaleski dos Santos in July.

Who do you have winning this matchup?

UFC Singapore Highlights: Muslim Salikhov Decisions Laureano Staropoli

Muslim Salikhov vs. Laureano Staropoli went the distance at UFC Singapore. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout at the UFC Singapore event from the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore on Saturday morning (October 26, 2019) on ESPN+. B…

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Muslim Salikhov Notified of Potential USADA Violation

The United States Anti-Doping Agency has notified UFC welterweight Muslim Salikhov of a potential UFC anti-doping policy violation. USADA has released a statement regarding the test results that were from an out-of-competition drug test conducted on Ju…

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