Welterweight Michel Pereira is at a crossroads ahead of his fight at UFC Vegas 55. On one hand, a win in his next outing means a good bump up his division’s ladder. On the other, the Brazilian is a fan of his opponent, Santiago Ponzinibbio, which gives him mixed feelings about the whole matchup.
During a press conference, Pereira told Super Lutas how he has always been an admirer of Ponzinibbio, both as a person and as a fighter, which made the pairing quite difficult for him to accept. However, Michel is willing to take advantage of the opportunity in order to take his career to the next level.