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Michel Pereira: Guaranteed Excitement

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Brazilian Middleweight Discusses Recent Successes, Competing In Rio De Janeiro Ahead Of UFC 301

Energy has never been in short supply when it comes to Michel Pereira. From doing backflips off the scale during ceremonial weigh-ins to bopping his way to the Octagon, the Brazilian standout has always been someone fans can count on to bring the energy whenever he’s set to compete.

But this weekend, those energy supplies could be overflowing as the surging middleweight competes in Rio de Janeiro on the UFC 301 pay-per-view main card against Ihor Potieria.

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“I’m really happy to be fighting in Brazil, particularly fighting in Rio,” Pereira said on Tuesday afternoon in regard to competing in his home nation for the first time as a member of the UFC roster.