Experiencing a delicate moment in his career, Michel Pereira received a significant incentive to turn things around at UFC Houston. With three consecutive defeats, the Brazilian enters the action this Saturday (21) against Zachary Reese in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). Despite the bad phase, it can be said that the Flying Paraense left his mark on MMA and became one of the idols of Steve-O, one of the leaders of the 'Jackass' group.
In a conversation with journalist Ariel Helwani on his podcast, the actor, a UFC fan and frequent attendee at events, revealed that he considers Michel one of the best fighters in MMA history, elevating him to the level of Jon Jon Jones . Surprised by the choice, the veteran thought Steve-O might have made a mistake and asked if he meant Alex Pereira, aka Poatan.
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Without hesitation, the comedian confirmed it was indeed the athlete from Pará and explained his position. Steve-O highlighted that Michel, being a showman with athletic ability, creativity, and a unique personality, performs difficult and fluid movements rarely seen in sports.
“Of course, Jon Jones . You know what I really like? The way Michel Pereira fights. With the somersaults in the middle of the fight, doing acrobatics. It's the excitement factor. There's nothing more exciting for me than a dominant fighter doing breakdancing as he enters the octagon. When the buzzer sounds and the fight begins, he'll literally be doing somersaults on his opponent,” said the celebrity.
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Michel Pereira , 31, is a veteran MMA fighter and showman in action. The Brazilian began his career in the sport in 2011, fought in several organizations, and debuted in the UFC in 2019. In the sport, he has built a record of 31 wins and 14 losses. His main victories were over Michal Oleksiejczuk and Santiago Ponzinibbio.
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