‘Pereira will milk anything’: Pros react to suspicious fouls in Michel Pereira win at UFC Houston
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- Michel Pereira won a split decision against Zachary Reese at UFC Houston, ending a three-fight losing streak in a main card opener.
- The fight featured multiple controversial moments, with Pereira complaining about three alleged fouls, including two low kicks and an eye poke, which led to pauses and slowed the action.
- Replays were inconclusive regarding the fouls, but many fans and fighters believed Pereira exaggerated the contact to gain an advantage.
- UFC fighters Cody Durden and Azamat Bekoev publicly criticized Pereira on social media, accusing him of embellishing the fouls and mocking his reactions.
- The fight sparked debate about sportsmanship and the legitimacy of Pereira's tactics during the bout.
