Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they’ll step into the UFC octagon for the first time. For five athletes, Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 10 event marked that special moment in their career. Check out this week’s rookie report to see what kind of first impression those fighters made on the sport’s biggest stage from Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, N.Y. * * * * * Michel Pereira Michel Pereira and Danny Roberts Division: Welterweight Result: Michel Pereira def. Danny Roberts via knockout (flying knee, punch) – Round 1, 1:47 Record: (23-9 MMA, 1-0 UFC) Grade: A+ Talk about a first impression. Michel Pereira made an impact before he ever set foot in the cage, fighting back tears in one of the more emotional walks you’ll ever witness.
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UFC on ESPN+ 10 rookie report: Grading the newcomers in Rochester – MMA Junkie