Michel Pereira has been removed from the UFC roster, ending a seven-year tenure with the promotion. Pereira compiled a 10-6 record during his time with the company.
The UFC has parted ways with Brazilian middleweight Michel "Demolidor" Pereira, cutting the 32-year-old from its roster after a seven-year run with the promotion that produced a 10-6 UFC record.
Pereira arrived in the UFC as a welterweight and eventually settled at middleweight, where he holds the No. 15 ranking in the division. The Overcome Academy product carries an overall professional record of 32-15-0 and built a reputation as one of the more entertaining fighters on the roster. Standing six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach, the orthodox striker averaged 4.46 significant strikes landed per minute at a 51 percent accuracy rate, complementing his striking with 1.21 takedowns per 15 minutes and 0.7 submission attempts per 15 minutes — a well-rounded profile that masked just how active and dangerous he could be across all phases.
Why it matters
- Pereira leaves as a ranked middleweight, meaning his next destination will carry genuine divisional weight in whatever organization signs him.
- His blend of high-volume striking and grappling threats makes him an attractive free-agent target at 185 pounds.
- The UFC middleweight rankings will need to be reshuffled with the No. 15 spot now vacant.
The release closes a significant chapter for Pereira, who became a fan favorite through his acrobatic fighting style and highlight-reel moments during his time in the organization. At 32, he remains well within his competitive prime and figures to draw serious interest from rival promotions.
