Michel Pereira removed from UFC roster after loss to Shara Bullet in Baku
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Michel Pereira has been removed from the UFC roster following his decision loss to Shara Magomedov at UFC Baku on June 27, ending his UFC tenure with a 10-6 record across two weight classes.
- Pereira, 32, completed his previous UFC contract with a split-decision win over Zach Reese in February and was only offered a one-fight deal for his bout against Magomedov.
- He publicly criticized referee Herb Dean for not penalizing Magomedov for hair-pulling and an eye poke during the fight, which Pereira lost by unanimous decision.
- Pereira previously had an eight-fight winning streak in the UFC, earning performance bonuses for first-round finishes, but lost four of his last five fights, including defeats to Anthony Hernandez, Abus Magomedov, and Kyle Daukaus.
