Michel
Pereira is no longer on the
Ultimate Fighting Championship roster after his decision loss
to Sharabutdin
Magomedov at
UFC Baku.
„Demolidor“ leaves the promotion after building a 10-6 record
inside the Octagon across two weight classes. However, he has lost
four of his last five fights, ending his UFC run on a lackluster
note.
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UFC parts ways with Michel Pereira after six-year Octagon
run
Pereira has exited the UFC after six years in the promotion. He
made his UFC debut against Danny
Roberts in 2019 and has since won 10 fights inside the Octagon.
The 32-year-old completed his previous contract with a
split-decision victory over Zachary
Reese in February following a losing streak. He then signed a
one-fight deal to face Magomedov in Azerbaijan.
His last appearance ended in a unanimous decision defeat. Pereira
later criticized referee Herb Dean for
not deducting points from Magomedov despite issuing multiple
warnings for hair pulling. Magomedov also avoided a point deduction
for a seemingly blatant eye poke.
Pereira enjoyed his best run in the UFC during an eight-fight
winning streak between 2020 and 2024, but this momentum was lost
after consecutive defeats to Anthony
Hernandez, Abus
Magomedov and Kyle
Daukaus.
While several fighters have had multiple stints in the UFC, with
some even going on to win gold after returning to the promotion,
Pereira’s inconsistency and age may prove to be a stumbling block
to him getting re-signed.
❌ Fighter removed: Michel
Pereira— UFC Roster Watch (@UFCRosterWatch)
July 14, 2026