Michel Pereira

Michel Fagner Lima Pereira, known professionally as Michel “Demolidor” Pereira, was born on October 6, 1993, in Tucumã, Pará, Brazil. His martial arts journey began at age 12 with karate, followed by Brazilian jiu-jitsu training from age 16. Pereira embarked on his professional mixed martial arts career in 2011, initially competing in regional promotions like 300 Sparta and achieving an early record of 9 wins and 3 losses. These formative years included victories over experienced fighters such as Daziel da Silva Jr. and Silmar Nunes. His early performances led to opportunities with larger promotions, including Jungle Fight and Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC), where he showcased his evolving skillset.

His career progression saw him compete across various organizations, building a record of 16 wins and 8 losses before joining the Serbian Battle Championship (SBC) in 2017. There, he captured the vacant SBC Welterweight Championship, successfully defending it once. Pereira also made a significant impact in Road Fighting Championship (Road FC) in South Korea, demonstrating his striking power with multiple finishes. In 2019, Pereira made his Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut, quickly earning a “Performance of the Night” bonus with a first-round knockout. His time in the UFC has been marked by a series of high-energy performances, earning him five “Performance of the Night” awards and two “Fight of the Night” bonuses, solidifying his reputation as a fighter who consistently delivers exciting bouts.

Throughout his career, Pereira has faced a diverse range of opponents in both the welterweight and middleweight divisions. Notable UFC victories include unanimous decisions over Khaos Williams and Niko Price, and submission wins against Zelim Imadaev, Michał Oleksiejczuk, and Ihor Potieria. He holds a professional record of 31 wins, 14 losses, and 2 no-contests. Pereira trains at Overcome Academy and has been represented by Paradigm Sports, underscoring his professional standing in the sport.