Shortly after a stunning debut at UFC Belgrade , held last Saturday (1st), Michael PQD is still celebrating his knockout victory over Oban Elliot . Undefeated in professional MMA, the Brazilian has 10 wins, nine of them by knockout, and took advantage of the good moment to comment on his next steps in the organization. Looking to grow within the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg), the athlete stated that he follows the main names in the category and believes that his journey in the organization is only just beginning.
In an exclusive interview with SUPER LUTAS , Michael revealed that he expected a more balanced fight against the Welshman, but highlighted that the outcome of the fight was exactly what his team had prepared during training. According to the fighter, the strategy was executed perfectly, allowing him to land the decisive blow in the very first moments of the fight.
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“I was preparing for a war. He was an opponent with a history in the UFC, so I expected a little more from him. We trained so hard for that, and that's exactly what happened. We just got there, touched him, and he couldn't absorb our training. It was very brutal, but it's all for the best,” revealed Michael PQD.
The lightning-fast victory immediately put the Brazilian on the radar of fans in the division. Besides maintaining his undefeated record, Michael showed knockout power and composure to seize the biggest opportunity of his career. Now, buoyed by his dominant performance in his debut, the fighter seeks to maintain his winning streak and accelerate his rise among the top names in the welterweight division.
Check out the best moments from Michael PQD's victory at UFC Belgrade.
Must. Watch. Debut TKO!!!
Michael Oliveira with the perfect debut! World class POP in those fists scramble Oban Elliott and that is it! #UFCBelgrade
— Consensus Score (@ConsensusScore) August 1, 2026
Michael Oliveira has ARRIVED 🤯
He earns the QUICK TKO victory at #UFCBelgrade!
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— UFC (@ufc) August 1, 2026
Exclusive: Michael PQD talks about his brutal UFC debut victory.



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