Michel Pereira Lands New Fight After UFC Exit
Brazilian fighter Michel Pereira is set to return to action under a new promotion after leaving the UFC. Pereira will face South Korea’s In Su Hwang in a middleweight bout at Z-Fight Night 5 on December 19 in Incheon, South Korea. The event is organised by ZFN, a promotion led by former UFC fighter Chan Sung Jung, popularly known as “The Korean Zombie.”
Pereira, who holds a record of 32 wins, 15 losses and two no-contests, completed his UFC contract in February before returning on a one-fight deal to face Sharabutdin Magomedov at UFC Baku in June. He lost that contest by unanimous decision and subsequently became a free agent, having lost four of his final five UFC fights.
Hwang, meanwhile, is looking to build momentum after missing out on a UFC contract through Dana White’s Contender Series last year. The South Korean fighter, whose record stands at 9-2, bounced back with a third-round technical knockout victory in May. His December clash with Pereira presents an opportunity to make a statement against an experienced former UFC competitor.
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