Michel Pereira said he wanted to be part of the UFC roster following a recent victory that went viral, and now he’s got his wish. The UFC has signed Brazil’s Pereira (22-9 MMA, 0-0 UFC) to an exclusive, multi-fight contract that will see him competing in the organization’s welterweight division. MMA Junkie verified the signing with Pereira’s manager following an initial report from MMAFighting.com . At 25, Pereira already has more than 30 fights of professional experience dating back to his debut in December 2011. He’s fought in numerous promotions around the globe, but no win registered more attention than his second-round knockout of Dae Sung Kim at Road FC 52 in February
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UFC signs moonsaulting MMA fighter Michel Pereira – MMA Junkie