Middleweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Michel Pereira
31-14
Age
31
Height
6'1"
Weight
186 lbs
Reach
73"
Avg Fight Time
10:24
Gym
Xtreme Couture / Overcome Academy
UFC Record
9-5(14 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 3 Sub 4 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 4R3 6
Last 5
WLLLW
Finish Rate
65%
Bonuses
6
Style
Striker
Location
Maraba, Brazil
Next Fight2026-02-21
ZR
vs Zachary Reese
Opponent Last Bout
W - Jackson McVey
Fight History
WIN
ZR
vs Zach Reese
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
AH
vs Anthony Hernandez
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head On Ground
R5 2:22
KO/TKOElbows to Head On Ground·R5 2:22
LOSS
DS
vs Diego Sanchez
UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Blachowicz· 2025-09-27
DQ
Illegal Knee on Ground
R3 3:09
DQIllegal Knee on Ground·R3 3:09
LOSS
TC
vs Tristan Connelly
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DR
vs Danny Roberts
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Lee· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Flying Knee Head
R1 1:47
KO/TKOFlying Knee Head·R1 1:47
LOSS
AM
vs Abus Magomedov
UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AP
vs Andre Petroski
UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:06
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:06
LOSS
KD
vs Kyle Daukaus
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Guard
R1 0:43
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Guard·R1 0:43
WIN
SP
vs Santiago Ponzinibbio
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
KW
vs Khaos Williams
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
ZI
vs Zelim Imadaev
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 4:39
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 4:39
WIN
IP
vs Ihor Potieria
UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg· 2024-05-04
Submission
Guillotine Choke Standing
R1 0:54
SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R1 0:54
WIN
MO
vs Michal Oleksiejczuk
UFC 299: O'Malley vs. Vera 2· 2024-03-09
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 1:01
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:01
WIN
AF
vs Andre Fialho
UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane· 2022-01-22
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
NP
vs Niko Price
UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3· 2021-07-10
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.5/min
Grappling
1.13 TD
Defense
52%
⚖️Michel adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 52% striking and 52% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
30 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+76% vs div avg
77%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
53%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
47%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
33%
⭐Other
Counters
33%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
30%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (77%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Knees) and secondary (Jabs) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (130%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 243% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
40% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
60% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Flying Knee Head
#11
50% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 3 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#12
67% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke Standing
#21
33% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🎯 Signature KO: Flying Knee Head (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🎯🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Rear Naked Choke and Guillotine Choke Standing. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🔒📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (25/100). Opponents exploit this.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 76% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (157% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
52%
Average
Division Rank#22 of 46
0%100%
Striking Defense
52%
Average
Division Rank#23 of 46
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
50% acc85%
Clinch
87% acc11%
Ground
78% acc4%
Striking Differential+0.14/min
4.49 landed/min4.35 absorbed/min
4.49
Landed/Min
4.35
Absorbed/Min
0.31
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed654
Sig. Strikes Attempted1249
Key Insights
Michel is a distance-first striker, with 85% of output at range.
Effective body attack (43%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 85% of output at range with 50% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 3.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
52%
Average
Division Rank#9 of 46
0%100%
TD Defense
76%
Elite
Division Rank#20 of 46
0%100%
TD Success Rate
52%(est)
Landed
11
Defended
10
Total
21
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.13
TD / 15min
0.72
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
21
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
22
Landed
42
Attempted
52%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
7 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
29%
R2
57%
R3
14%
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 76%.
9 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,308
1.37
Ratio
Absorbed
952
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
6/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
25.1
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.3
Standing %
94%
R3 vs R1 Output
157%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (25.1) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 157% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 14 fights
R1 Control
0:08
R2 Control
0:44
R3 Control
0:15
R1 to Final
+104%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+18.6pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+18.6pp
Body
-20.7pp
Leg
+2.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-2.3pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
20.3
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
2.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
10%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#17
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#34
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#22
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#23
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#24
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#28
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#20
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#29
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2834
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights