• By Joshua CookJoshua CookX (Twitter) | Apr 12, 2024, 10:00 AM
  • Last updated | May 5, 2024, 2:55 PM

On Saturday, May 4, at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Michel «Demolidor» Pereira will go head-to-head with Ihor «The Duelist» Potieria in an 3-round middleweight showdown. Find out how to watch the fight live.

Michel Pereira vs. Ihor Potieria
Michel «Demolidor» Pereira
Michel Pereira
Demolidor
Ihor «The Duelist» Potieria
Ihor Potieria
The Duelist
Country BrazilBrazil
Maraba, Para, Brazil
UkraineUkraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
Age 30 years 27 years
Pro 12 years 9 years
Height 6′ 1″ (185 cm) 6′ 3″ (191 cm)
Reach 73″ (186 cm) 75″ (191 cm)
Division welterweight
(170 lbs / 77,1 kg)
light heavyweight
(205 lbs / 93,0 kg)
Stance
Orthodox

orthodox
Southpaw

southpaw
Titles - -
Record 30 - 11 - 0
(11 KOs)
20 - 5 - 0
(9 KOs)
KOs 36% 45%
Inactive 56 days 84 days
Advant.
More years pro
More professional fights
Less inactive days
Favorite
Experienced grappler
Southpaw
Long arms
Younger
Michel Pereira won by submission (guillotine choke) (video).

Arena

The fight will be held at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Date and Time

What time do the first fights of UFC 301 start?

  • USAUSA

    The fight night will start on Saturday, May 4 at 6:00 PM New York time.

  • CanadaCanada

    The fight night will start on Saturday, May 4 at 6:00 PM Ottawa time.

  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom

    The fight night will start on Saturday, May 4 at 11:00 PM London time.

  • IrelandIreland

    The fight night will start on Saturday, May 4 at 11:00 PM Dublin time.

  • AustraliaAustralia

    The fight night will start on Sunday, May 5 at 8:00 AM Canberra time.

  • New ZealandNew Zealand

    The fight night will start on Sunday, May 5 at 10:00 AM Wellington time.

Watch Live: How to Stream Pereira vs Potieria Fight.

  • To Be Announced

Full Fight/Highlights

Fight Promo

Who fights on Saturday, May 4?
Fight card subject to change.

Division Fighter #1 Fighter #2 Notes
flyweight (125 lbs)Alexandre Pantoja
(27 - 5 - 0)
Steve Erceg
(12 - 1 - 0)
UFC
bantamweight (135 lbs)Jonathan Martinez
(19 - 4 - 0)
José Aldo
(31 - 8 - 0)
light heavyweight (205 lbs)Anthony Smith
(37 - 19 - 0)
Vitor Petrino
(11 - 0 - 0)
middleweight (185 lbs)Michel Pereira
(30 - 11 - 0)
Ihor Potieria
(21 - 5 - 0)
middleweight (185 lbs)Paul Craig
(17 - 7 - 1)
Caio Borralho
(15 - 1 - 0)
featherweight (145 lbs)Joanderson Brito
(16 - 3 - 1)
Jack Shore
(17 - 1 - 0)
strawweight (115 lbs)Karolina Kowalkiewicz
(16 - 7 - 0)
Iasmin Lucindo
(15 - 5 - 0)
lightweight (155 lbs)Elves Brener
(16 - 3 - 0)
Myktybek Orolbai
(12 - 1 - 1)
featherweight (145 lbs)Jean Silva
(12 - 2 - 0)
William Gomis
(13 - 2 - 0)
lightweight (155 lbs)Joaquim Silva
(13 - 4 - 0)
Drakkar Klose
(14 - 2 - 1)
lightweight (155 lbs)Mauricio Ruffy
(9 - 1 - 0)
Jamie Mullarkey
(17 - 7 - 0)
flyweight (125 lbs)Dione Barbosa
(6 - 2 - 0)
Ernesta Kareckaite
(5 - 0 - 1)
lightweight (155 lbs)Ismael Bonfim
(19 - 4 - 0)
Vinc Pichel
(14 - 3 - 0)
flyweight (125 lbs)Alessandro Costa
(13 - 4 - 0)
Kevin Borjas
(9 - 2 - 0)
Michel «Demolidor» Pereira

Michel «Demolidor» Pereira

Michel Pereira is a Brazilian MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Pereira has been performing for 12 years.

Last Fight

The last fight of Michel Pereira took place on March 9, 2024 against Michal Oleksiejczuk (19 - 6 - 0).
Pereira won by submission (rear naked choke).

MMA Record

  • Total fightsTotal fights: 43
  • WinsWins: 30
  • Wins by KOWins by KO: 11
  • Wins by submWins by subm: 8
  • Wins by decWins by dec: 11
  • LossesLosses: 11
  • Losses by KOLosses by KO: 1
  • Losses by submLosses by subm: 1
  • Losses by decLosses by dec: 9
  • DrawsDraws: 0
  • No contestsNo contests: 2

MMA Career

How many fights did Michel Pereira have?

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Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-10-19 Anthony Hernandez Loss
TKO (Elbows)
2024-05-04 Ihor Potieria Win
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2024-03-09 Michal Oleksiejczuk Win
Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2023-10-14 Andre Petroski Win
TKO (Punches)
2022-05-21 Santiago Ponzinibbio Win
Decision (Split)
2022-01-22 Andre Fialho Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2021-07-10 Niko Price Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2020-12-19 Kalinn Williams Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2020-09-05 Zelim Imadaev Win
Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2020-02-15 Diego Sanchez Loss
Disqualification (Illegal Knee)
2019-09-14 Tristan Connelly Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2019-05-18 Danny Roberts Win
KO (Flying Knee and Punch)
2019-02-23 Dae Sung Kim Win
TKO (Punches and Knees)
2018-12-15 Won Jun Choi Win
KO (Punch)
2018-12-01 Dusko Todorovic Loss
TKO (Punches)
2018-09-17 Burenzorig Batmunkh No contest
No Contest (Missed Weight)
2018-07-28 Hae Jun Yang Win
TKO (Knees and Punches)
2018-05-27 Sung Hyun Kim Win
TKO (Punches)
2018-05-12 Carlos Alexandre Pereira No contest
No Contest (C. Pereira Injured by Cage)
2018-04-28 Laerte Costa e Silva Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2017-12-08 Luka Strezoski Win
Decision (Majority)
2017-10-03 Tuluosibake Kuerbanjiang Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-09-16 Renato Gomes Gabriel Win
Submission (Triangle Choke)
2016-12-21 Cristiano Estela Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2016-11-11 Ismael de Jesus Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2016-05-13 Stanley Barbosa de Melo Win
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
2016-04-09 Abubakar Vagaev Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-11-28 Carlston Harris Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-03-15 Cairo Rocha Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2014-11-01 Geraldo Coelho de Lima Neto Win
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2014-05-31 Caio Robson Silva Win
TKO (Retirement)
2014-05-24 Zozimar de Oliveira Silva Junior Loss
Submission (Armbar)
2014-02-02 Alfredo Souza Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2013-12-21 Silmar Nunes Win
Submission (Triangle Choke)
2013-10-10 Jaime Cordova Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2013-09-28 Daziel Serafim da Silva Jr. Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2013-09-16 Renato Puente Flores Win
Submission (Armbar)
2013-08-10 Reginaldo Ferreira Alves Win
TKO
2013-07-13 Franciney dos Santos Bessa Win
TKO (Doctor Stoppage)
2013-04-06 Rubenilton Pereira Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2013-03-30 Rubenilton Pereira Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2013-01-12 Bruno Leandro Soares Lobato Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2012-06-15 Sivaldo Alves da Silva Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2012-01-21 Magno Silva Win
TKO (Punches)
2011-12-22 Edson Dias Win
TKO (Punches)

All Michel Pereira's Losses

Who all beat Michel Pereira?

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Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-10-19 Anthony Hernandez Loss
TKO (Elbows)
2020-02-15 Diego Sanchez Loss
Disqualification (Illegal Knee)
2019-09-14 Tristan Connelly Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2018-12-01 Dusko Todorovic Loss
TKO (Punches)
2017-10-03 Tuluosibake Kuerbanjiang Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2016-11-11 Ismael de Jesus Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2016-04-09 Abubakar Vagaev Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-11-28 Carlston Harris Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2014-05-24 Zozimar de Oliveira Silva Junior Loss
Submission (Armbar)
2013-04-06 Rubenilton Pereira Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2013-03-30 Rubenilton Pereira Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2013-01-12 Bruno Leandro Soares Lobato Loss
Decision (Unanimous)

Michel «Demolidor» Pereira Highlights

Ihor «The Duelist» Potieria

Ihor «The Duelist» Potieria

Ihor Potieria is an Ukrainian MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Potieria has been performing for 9 years.

Last Fight

The last fight of Ihor Potieria took place on February 10, 2024 against Robert Bryczek (17 - 5 - 0).
Potieria won by unanimous decision (UD).

MMA Record

  • Total fightsTotal fights: 25
  • WinsWins: 20
  • Wins by KOWins by KO: 9
  • Wins by submWins by subm: 6
  • Wins by decWins by dec: 5
  • LossesLosses: 5
  • Losses by KOLosses by KO: 4
  • Losses by submLosses by subm: 0
  • Losses by decLosses by dec: 1
  • DrawsDraws: 0

MMA Career

How many fights did Ihor Potieria have?

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Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-10-05 Cesar Almeida Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2024-05-04 Michel Pereira Loss
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2024-02-10 Robert Bryczek Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2023-12-02 Rodolfo Bellato Loss
TKO (Punches)
2023-05-13 Carlos Ulberg Loss
TKO (Punches)
2023-01-21 Mauricio Rua Win
TKO (Punches)
2022-07-30 Nicolae Negumereanu Loss
TKO (Punches and Knees)
2021-09-28 Lukasz Sudolski Win
TKO (Punches)
2021-05-15 Giorgi Khubejashvili Win
Submission (Triangle Choke)
2021-03-14 Giorgi Lobzhanidze Win
TKO (Punches)
2019-08-17 Nicolai Garbuz Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2019-07-07 Vitalii Podtolok Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2018-12-15 Felipe Salvador Nsue Ayiugono Win
Decision (Split)
2018-08-19 Ivan Reber Win
Submission (Kimura)
2018-08-17 Alymbek Temirov Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2018-08-04 Vladimir Nepochatov Win
TKO (Punches and Knees)
2018-07-27 Maksim Miglovec Win
TKO (Punches)
2018-06-30 Artur Kononenka Win
Submission (Heel Hook)
2018-06-16 Nikita Buliga Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2018-05-06 Denis Tukmachev Win
TKO (Punches)
2017-12-02 Vladimir Romanyk Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2017-10-08 Yuriy Logvynchuk Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2017-07-23 Vadim Shabadash Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-05-27 Aleksander Boyko Win
TKO (Punches)
2017-04-01 Alexander Pushkar Win
KO (Punch)
2015-02-28 Evgeniy Vyatokha Loss
TKO (Punches)
2015-01-31 Vladimir Smetanik Win
TKO (Punches)

All Ihor Potieria's Losses

Who all beat Ihor Potieria?

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Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-10-05 Cesar Almeida Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2024-05-04 Michel Pereira Loss
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2023-12-02 Rodolfo Bellato Loss
TKO (Punches)
2023-05-13 Carlos Ulberg Loss
TKO (Punches)
2022-07-30 Nicolae Negumereanu Loss
TKO (Punches and Knees)
2017-07-23 Vadim Shabadash Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2015-02-28 Evgeniy Vyatokha Loss
TKO (Punches)

Ihor «The Duelist» Potieria Highlights

Joshua Cook
Who will win: Pereira or Potieria?

Pereira and Potieria are worthy opponents.
It is difficult to predict which of the fighters will win.

Nevertheless, I think that Ihor Potieria will win by unanimous decision.

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