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Despite Highlight-Reel KO, Michel Pereira ‘Couldn’t Show Half His Skills’ In UFC Debut

Brazilian mixed martial artist Michel Pereira wasn’t joking when he said he was a human highlight reel in real life. The man known as “Demolidor” made one of the more memorable UFC debuts in Rochester over the weekend as he absolutely wrecked the United Kingdom’s Danny Roberts. Pereira started out the contest with a few […]

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Brazilian mixed martial artist Michel Pereira wasn’t joking when he said he was a human highlight reel in real life.

The man known as “Demolidor” made one of the more memorable UFC debuts in Rochester over the weekend as he absolutely wrecked the United Kingdom’s Danny Roberts.

Pereira started out the contest with a few flashy, high-risk attacks. Then, at 1:47 of the very first round Pereira timed a flying knee that stunned Roberts, and he followed it up with a right hand (via ESPN MMA Twitter):

“I’ve always dreamed about this moment. I’ve fought a lot for this moment,” Pereira said. “Today, it became reality. My biggest dream has always been to fight in the UFC. I was very emotional and happy to be in there. I’ve dreamed about this every day.”

At only 25 years old Pereira is a welcome addition to the welterweight division. The win this weekend makes it three straight for the Brazilian and seven of the last eight overall.

Still, the “Demolidor” insists that fans haven’t seen anything yet.

“I’ve had better fights than this. I fought very little in there. I couldn’t even show half of my skills. I still have a lot of fantastic moves to show the UFC fans,” he said.

“I’d like to fight with the best. I don’t choose opponents. I want to be the new showman in the UFC. This is who I am.”

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UFC Rochester Bonuses, Live Gate & Attendance Revealed

The UFC Rochester bonuses, live gate and attendance have been released. UFC Rochester took place inside the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York. Headlining the card was a welterweight clash between Rafael dos Anjos and Kevin Lee. In the fourth roun…

The UFC Rochester bonuses, live gate and attendance have been released. UFC Rochester took place inside the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York. Headlining the card was a welterweight clash between Rafael dos Anjos and Kevin Lee. In the fourth round, dos Anjos locked in an arm triangle choke and earned the submission victory. […]

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Rafel dos Anjos Says Winning At UFC Rochester Was ‘A Big Weight Off’ His Back

Rafael dos Anjos was riding a two-fight losing streak heading into his main event fight against Kevin Lee at UFC Rochester. There, Lee had some early success but in the end, RDA came out on top winning by submission in the fourth round, which was a hug…

Rafael dos Anjos was riding a two-fight losing streak heading into his main event fight against Kevin Lee at UFC Rochester. There, Lee had some early success but in the end, RDA came out on top winning by submission in the fourth round, which was a huge sigh of relief for the former lightweight champion. […]

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Kevin Lee Releases Statement After Loss To Rafael dos Anjos

Kevin Lee was looking to make waves in the welterweight division last night. Ultimately, the 26-year-old failed to do that as he got submitted by Rafael dos Anjos in the fourth round. It is his second loss in a row, and now what division Lee will fight…

Kevin Lee was looking to make waves in the welterweight division last night. Ultimately, the 26-year-old failed to do that as he got submitted by Rafael dos Anjos in the fourth round. It is his second loss in a row, and now what division Lee will fight at next is a major one. After the […]

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UFC Rochester Reebok Fighter Payouts: RDA Among Several Fighters to Top List

UFC Rochester is in the books, and now it’s time for Reebok to pay the fighters their sponsorship money. UFC Rochester (also known as UFC on ESPN+ 10) took place on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York. The main card …

UFC Rochester is in the books, and now it’s time for Reebok to pay the fighters their sponsorship money. UFC Rochester (also known as UFC on ESPN+ 10) took place on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York. The main card aired on ESPN+, at 8 p.m. ET. The preliminary […]

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UFC Rochester Bonuses: Aspen Ladd & Sijara Eubanks Bank An Extra $50K

Earlier tonight (Sat. May 18, 2019) UFC Rochester took place from the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York. The preliminary card really delivered and produced some exciting fights and finishes. Grant Dawson pulled off a spectacular rear-naked choke victory over Michael Trizano in the second round. The finish was good enough for a $50,000 […]

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Earlier tonight (Sat. May 18, 2019) UFC Rochester took place from the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York.

The preliminary card really delivered and produced some exciting fights and finishes. Grant Dawson pulled off a spectacular rear-naked choke victory over Michael Trizano in the second round. The finish was good enough for a $50,000 Performance Of The Night bonus.

Also, UFC newcomer Michel Pereira made waves on social media for his spectacular finishes and flashy fight style on the regional scene. He didn’t disappoint against Danny Roberts, finishing his opponent with a flying knee in just under two minutes. Pereira will also take home a $50,000 Performance Of The Night bonus.

And finally, Aspen Ladd and Sijara Eubanks put on a tremendous women’s bantamweight bout to headline the ESPN+ preliminary card. After three hard-fought rounds, Ladd took home the unanimous decision, but both women leave with an extra $50,000 bonus for Fight Of The Night.

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