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Michel Pereira Lodges Late Rear-Naked Choke Win Over Zelim Imadaev – UFC Vegas 9 Highlights

PereiraIt truly wouldn’t be a fight featuring Michel Pereira without his usual antics and unorthodox display throughout. The flashy capoeira kicker managed to return to the winner’s enclosure, with a majorly one-sided rear-naked choke victory over Zelim Imadaev with mere seconds remaining in the final round. For the majority of the three-round affair, the entertaining […]

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It truly wouldn’t be a fight featuring Michel Pereira without his usual antics and unorthodox display throughout. The flashy capoeira kicker managed to return to the winner’s enclosure, with a majorly one-sided rear-naked choke victory over Zelim Imadaev with mere seconds remaining in the final round.

For the majority of the three-round affair, the entertaining striker out-landed Imadaev with relative ease – mixing up his target with kicks up high, to the body, and utilising his usual flashy style. Suplexing Imadaev with just over thirty-seconds remaining in the final-frame, Pereira took the Russian’s back – before locking up a rear-naked choke. In what appears a miscued stoppage from referee Chris Tognoni, Imadaev seemingly attempts to hand fight – with the referee calling a halt to proceedings nevertheless.

Below, check out the highlights of Pereira’s one-sided return to winning ways.

Michel Pereira Submits Zelim Imadaev After Three Dominant Rounds

PereriraThe next fight on the main card is between Michel Pereira Lima and Zelim Imadaev. Round 1: Pereira opens with a front kick to the body before missing with a jab. The two continue to read eachother, before Pereira attempts to land a high kick. Pereira connects with a stiff jab. Imadaev puts on the […]

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The next fight on the main card is between Michel Pereira Lima and Zelim Imadaev.

Round 1: Pereira opens with a front kick to the body before missing with a jab. The two continue to read eachother, before Pereira attempts to land a high kick. Pereira connects with a stiff jab. Imadaev puts on the pressure attempting to land a jab of his own. Pereira fakes a flying knee. Imadaev lands a low kick. Pereira gets backed to the cage and explodes with a jab. the two exchange as Pereira lands a flying knee on the break. He then lands a hard right hand before attempting a showtime kick that partially lands. Pereira continues the pressure landing a nice one two, he then backs Imadaev to the cage with a jab before knocking him down with a right hand in teh centre of the octagon. He continues to showboat before landing another one two. The right hand continues to land before Imadaev throws back a heavy low kick. Pereira lands a nice body kick before some showboating and closing the round with a knee.

Round 2: Pereira pressure Imadaev to the cage who lands a nice counter right hand. The two exchange front kicks to the body before Pereira attempts a flying knee that is stuffed by a low kick. Pereira attempts to roll into an up kick but is quick to return to the feet. Pereira lands some open-handed strikes. Imadaev attempts a takedown taking Pereira to the cage before having the position reversed. The two separate and Imadaev attempts a flurry of heavy shots. The two begin to trade in the center of the octagon. Pereira lands a heavy jab dealing with some visible damage to the nose of Imadaev. The final seconds of the round sees the two trade in the center of the octagon.

Round 3: Imadaev opens with a low kick, Pereira lands to the body. Pereira puts a combination together on the feet before landing a superman punch continuing with a flurry of strikes against the cage. Imadaev recovers and begins to presure Pereira to the cage. Pereira lands a massive overhand slap. Pereira continues to find a home for his jab. Pereira lands a heavy right hook on Imadaev. He continues to pressure Imadaev to the cage landing some heavy shots to the body. The showboating continues as Pereira lands more open handed strikes. Pereira secures a takedown on Imadaev. He then locks in a rear naked choke to secure a submission victory.

Official Result: Michel Pereira Lima def. Zelim Imadaev via SUB (Rear Naked Choke) 4:39, R3

Michel Pereira Set To Make Return On September 5th

Michel PereiraUFC crowd favorite Michel Pereira is set to make his return on September 5th to take on Russian fighter Zelim Imadaev. Initially being resported by ESPN, the news was later confirmed by multiple sources to MMAFighting.com. Pereira entered the UFC with a stunning highlight reel knockout before ending up on the wrong end of a […]

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UFC crowd favorite Michel Pereira is set to make his return on September 5th to take on Russian fighter Zelim Imadaev.

Initially being resported by ESPN, the news was later confirmed by multiple sources to MMAFighting.com.

Pereira entered the UFC with a stunning highlight reel knockout before ending up on the wrong end of a decision to Tristan Connelly in April of 2019. The Brazilian faced lost of criticism for this performance with many claiming his theatrics were the reason for his fatigue entering the second round.

In September Pereira made his return, facing off against UFC hall of famer Diego Sanchez. Pereira looked as though he had made adjustments to solve his previous issues, showcasing in impressive performance dominating Sanchez for the majority of the fight. In the final round, Pereira landed an illegal knee costing him the fight as Sanchez was unable to continue.

Imadaev is also coming off back to back losses heading into this matchup, with a decision loss to Max Griffin at UFC 236 and a knockout loss to Danny Roberts in November of 2019.

With both fighters coming off back to back losses, there is likely a lot at stake for each fighter to get the win in this potential matchup in September.

According to ESPN the UFC is targeting Alistair Overeem vs. Augusto Sakai to headling the event.

UFC newcomer Sakai defeated Blagoy Ivanov in his debut earlier this year.

UFC veteran Overeem coming off a victory over Walt Harris is looking to make one final run at the title before retiring from the sport.

This matchup between the two with have great influence on the title picture at heavyweight following the trilogy between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic.

Who do you think gets the victory between Michel Pereira and Zelim Imadaev?

UFC Moscow Highlights: Danny Roberts Scores Spectacular KO Win Over Zelim Imadaev

Zelim Imadaev vs. Danny Roberts ended in fireworks at UFC Moscow. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout at the UFC Moscow event from the CSKA Arena in Moscow, Russia that aired on ESPN+. Roberts knocked him out with a massive left hook that spun …

Zelim Imadaev vs. Danny Roberts ended in fireworks at UFC Moscow. The two fighters met in a welterweight bout at the UFC Moscow event from the CSKA Arena in Moscow, Russia that aired on ESPN+. Roberts knocked him out with a massive left hook that spun Zelim around in the second round. UFC Moscow Results: […]

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Danny Roberts Faceplants Zelim Imadaev – UFC Moscow Results

Next up on the main card of UFC Moscow is a welterweight bout between Zelim Imadaev and Danny Roberts. Round 1: Head kick is just blocked from Imadaev to start the action. Imadaev overextends on a shot and Roberts goes for a takedown, but it’s nicely defended. The pair exchange shots in the clinch against […]

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Next up on the main card of UFC Moscow is a welterweight bout between Zelim Imadaev and Danny Roberts.

Round 1:

Head kick is just blocked from Imadaev to start the action. Imadaev overextends on a shot and Roberts goes for a takedown, but it’s nicely defended. The pair exchange shots in the clinch against the cage. Some nice knees from Roberts inside the clinch. Imadaev responds with one to the body, but eats hooks from Roberts. Roberts lands a nice combination off an Imadaev kick.

Now Imadaev presses forward after Roberts looked to lose his footing. Roberts gets a takedown on Imadaev during a combination, but Imadaev gets back to his feet. Roberts with another nicely timed takedown, but Imadaev ends up on top after a scramble to end the round.

Round 2:

Imadaev connects on some nice shots and Roberts shoots in in response. But Imadaev ends up on top again, right into half guard. Roberts gets to his feet and circles out. Roberts lands a flush left hand down the pipe. Imadaev responds with a nice kick to the body, gets a nice combination going, but Roberts shoots in on the single leg again.

Roberts gets the back clinch and drags Imadaev down, only for him to shoot right back up. Imadaev with the takedown now, but Roberts is to his feet. Both men swing wildly, and Roberts lands a crazy overhand that drops Imadaev to a faceplant. That’s it.

Official Result: Danny Roberts def. Zelim Imadaev via R2 KO (punch, 4:54)

 

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