Michael Pereira celebrates victory in UFC 301. Photo: Reproduction/X @UFCNews
Michael Pereira is so focused on getting back to winning ways in UFC Shanghai who doesn't even want to know who his opponent will be. Initially scheduled to face Marcus Tullius, the Brazilian saw his compatriot leave the card due to an injury. However, this is not a problem for the 'flying Pará native', who remains focused only on having his arm raised on August 23rd.
With the output of Marcus Tullius, Michael Pereira is scheduled to face Kyle Daukaus, but for him it makes no difference. In a video posted on Instagram Stories, 'the demolisher' showed that he is not shaken by the departure of Marcus Tullius of the card and is prepared to face any opponent, even without knowing the new opponent.
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"Yesterday I got the news that Marco Tullio won't be able to fight me. Great! Let's go for it! That's why I always say: I train to fight anyone, right? So let's face this other guy whose name I don't even know," he said. Michael Pereira.
Despite defeats in his last two appearances, the 'flying Pará native' says he arrives at the event buoyed by a different camp, with the inclusion of a new coach and strategic adjustments in his preparation.
“Let's go for it! We're well trained and focused. I did a lot of different things in this camp. We're very confident, you know? I brought a different coach to this camp. So, we have everything we need to put on a show… God willing, you'll see what happens.” Michael Pereira once again, the flying Paraense, showman.”, concluded the Flying Paraense.
O UFC Shanghai takes place on August 23rd and, in addition to Michael Pereira, the event has Johnny Walker defending Brazil against Zhang Minyang in the main event.
Old injury rules Marco Tulio out of UFC China duel against Michel Pereira
Marcus Tullius in victory against tresean gore. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.
The MMA world was surprised this Tuesday (5) with the news that Marcus Tullius is out of the duel against Michael Pereira on the main card of UFC China. The athlete was unable to recover in time from surgery on his right thumb, which was performed to correct a long-standing problem. The injury, suffered early in his career, returned during his fight against tresean gore, in April of this year, and ended up preventing his participation in the event.
"This is my second surgery on this finger. I couldn't train, I still didn't have the strength. I had 30% strength in my hand, and it still hurt too much to do any more intense training, whether grappling, mitts, or sparring. I was feeling it too much. So we sat down, talked, and decided it was best to postpone my return," Matuto said in an exclusive interview with SUPER FIGHTS.
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