Michel Pereira has been removed from the UFC roster following his loss to Shara Bullet at UFC Baku. The parting marks the end of Pereira's run with the promotion after the defeat.
Michel Pereira has been released by the UFC following his loss to Shara Bullet at UFC Baku, ending his tenure with the promotion as of July 14, 2026.
Pereira, known as "Demolidor," entered the fight ranked 15th in the middleweight division. The 32-year-old Brazilian out of Overcome Academy carried a professional record of 32 wins and 15 losses, and had established himself as one of the more entertaining fighters on the roster during his time in the promotion. Standing six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach, Pereira brought an orthodox striking game built around high output, landing 4.46 significant strikes per minute at 51 percent accuracy. He also contributed on the ground, averaging 1.21 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 0.7 submission attempts per 15 minutes — a well-rounded profile that made him a consistent highlight-reel threat despite the inconsistent results that ultimately defined his UFC career.
Why it matters
- Pereira's release opens a spot in the middleweight rankings, with the division's depth likely absorbing the shift quickly
- At 32, Pereira remains in his athletic prime and figures to attract interest from rival promotions
- His high-volume striking style and entertaining approach should make him a marketable signing elsewhere in the sport
