Michel
Pereira’s weight miss forward of a proposed conflict in opposition to
Stephen
Thompson at UFC 291 has prompted the Brazilian striker to
change divisions.
Pereira will transfer to 185 kilos for a conflict in opposition to Marc-Andre
Barriault at UFC Combat Evening on Oct. 14. A number of shops
confirmed the reserving following an preliminary report from Laerte
Viana. The cardboard is anticipated to happen on the UFC Apex in Las
Vegas and features a featherweight duel between Sodiq
Yusuff and Edson
Barboza.
Pereira missed weight by three kilos previous to UFC 291, which led
to “Wonderboy” turning down the combat. The 29-year-old often known as
“Demolidor” has been victorious in his final 5 appearances inside
the Las Vegas-based promotion. Most just lately, he took a break up
verdict over Santiago
Ponzinibbio at UFC Combat Evening 206 in Might 2022.
Canada’s Barriault has gained three of his final 4 fights beneath the
UFC banner. “Energy Bar” is 2-0 up to now in 2023, with victories
in opposition to Julian
Marquez and Eryk Anders
to his credit score.
