Crazy Capoeira Master Setting the UFC on Fire - Michel Pereira
2022 ж. 3 Қыр.
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Michel Pereira became a viral internet sensation even before the UFC. Now he is captivating the fans inside the octagon. The Brazilian ninja has adapted a dance-fighting style called Capoéira, and he’s about to display his skills in the cage once again. Perfect time to recall this extravagant striker’s way to the Ultimate promotion.
It would be easy enough to say "he's just showing off" but I get the feeling he's actually trying to give the fans something different to look at. Good stuff, fun to watch.
The truth is you gotta get noticed to get fights. What better way than to win with an unorthodox fighting style? Other fighters will want to test you and fight promotors know you'll put butts in seats to show everyone something new.
Eh...
I would love to see one of these unorthodox kicks land flush to the face. Some of them are coming ridiculously fast.
If anyone thinks/says that he's just showing off then they're unaware of what Caporiea is. Lol It just looks like a taunting antics *IF* you don't know that it's a form of martial arts practiced for centuries. The only fan-service he gave was not finishing the tubby guy so soon. It was gonna look impressive either way because of his *FIGHTING STYLE* * but the fans wanted more so he gave us more. Lol , but yeah that'd be easy. 🤨🤷🏽♂️
And it does fuk with the other guys head
If his MMA career doesn’t work out, he’s gonna have a great career as a supervillain in a martial arts franchise.
Or pro wrestling.
He'd be a perfect stunt double
I'm sure that could easily be another revenue stream for him...
you mean stuntmen jobs, yeah there's a lot of them
@@baqikenny No, it's a joke about bad guys in fighting movies or series. They always have one with Capoeira style.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu + Karate + Capoeira = Michel the destroyer.
Lies again? Crazy Horse Paris USD SGD
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I'm from Brazil and I'm proud of our capoeira 🇧🇷
Mas o cara nem é da capoeira, não sei de onde esse povo tirou isso, o maluco treinou foi karate e jiu jitsu a vida inteira.
@@junioravila853 mas alguns golpes são da capoeira ou no estilo
@@novatolbr beleza, mas olha o título do vídeo, capoeira master, mestre de capoeira, um cara que não treina capoeira
@@junioravila853 ai eu concordo com vc kkk
Of course but this guy is a circus ape and no fighter
He’s extremely impressive, he gasses himself with rolling thunder kicks and somersaults that also set him up in bad positions, but when he’s not doing that he has impeccable timing and world class boxing skills. He basically fights like a UFC 4 custom character.
Except when those dancing moves knocks someone the fuck out
I agree that he sets himself up in bad positions and a good fighter would capitalize on that. He also does some stuff that just looks crazy in form and usefulness. Whoever is sitting behind that keyboard customizing him must be on marijuana. Custom character! Loved that line. We love to see something new. Capoeiria was on one of my tee-shirts in the early 90s while in college because a friend's girlfriend had spent 18 months in Brazil as a child and bought it to give to me. I was waiting to see if it would make an appearance and this man has not disappointed in that like you say his timing and boxing helps him out and the crazy sometimes works.
True Dat, luck doesn't last long in mma.
@Robel Habte amen
@Robel Habte amen
This is exactly the type of fighter the UFC needs to be promoting. Never a boring fight with this guy, always willing to brawl, exactly what the fans are looking for on a UFC PPV. Show this guy some love!
You study this guy and have a strong understanding of where he ends up after a stunt and he is very vulnerable. I was obsessed with this style of fighting as a kid and after I learned grappling I knew I had something that worked.
@@d4wtvr Come on man, the fat short Korean had me on the edge of my seat, I thought any second this guy is going to unleash the dragon. Instead he was just dragging his ass around the ring.
@@spacebomb9126 cool story bruh
UFC became WWE
@@spacebomb9126 Diego Sanchez is a tomato can?
That backflip off the cage and then the craziest flying sidekick ever 😂👏👏👏
the canadian dude ran for his life 🤣🤣
I cried laughing for 3 minutes straight. He so entertaining
@@WilliamsWrestlin😂😂
Vega from Street Fighter.💪
Wow, Michel Pereira is the Brazilian ninja we never knew we needed! His Capoéira skills are so impressive, I wouldn't be surprised if he starts using the octagon as his own personal dance floor. Maybe next time he enters the ring, he can even incorporate some disco moves and really get the party started. Let's just hope his opponent can keep up with his killer dance moves!
This guy's history sounds like some kind of Street Fighter character and I'm all here for it. Dude's literally a world warrior, honing his unique blend of martial arts in a world full of the same old fighters.
There was a guy on Tekken called Eddie Gordo. If he didn't come first, id say he was based on this guy 🤣
@@Jake-hw9kp Now that you say it, yeah, he does remind me a lot of Eddie. Art inspires life I guess.
@@beardofknowledge3792 It’s fascinating to see someone actually using it at the highest level.
Street Fighter comparison would be Elaina. She does the break dance and spinning kick
Fair, yeah. I haven't kept up with Street Fighter in a while, so I've missed a lot.
The stamina on this guy is off the charts....all these high jumps and flying kicks, are explosive moves that take so much energy to pull off. And under normal circumstances, are considered an extremely inefficient way to finish someone. It's a surefire way to gas yourself out before the fight even starts! it is super counter productive!....So for him to be able to do all of that on top of the regular energy required for a multiple rounds fight, is just astounding....and he does it so effortlessly!
That's part of what capoeira is all about. It takes a lot of effort to do, yet it looks effortless because all the movements are so soft, quick, and fluid, and all the landings are very gentle and don't make any sound. It's about learning how to move through a large range of motion with strength and control. While also learning how to master the different angles through which the human body can move through on top of that. It's really cool stuff!!
@@TheRedcroatian Salve!
Ikr
Im friends with a kid who I'm definitely way stronger and have more normal technique but he honestly has so much damn energyi would never fight him lmao
He gassed every fight lol have u watched a full fight or just these highlights? Stamina is one of his worst attributes lol
Bro... The revenge slap..... Absolutely savage. 😂 My favorite part of the video though, is the respect before and after each fight. He touched gloves, but not in a "slap the other guys gloves outta the way" manner like so many fighters do. And right after every fight, he's hugging his opponent and giving them props. I wish a lot more fighters were like that.
Cara pensar que ele meu professor de karate e niguem acreditava que ele iria chegar onde chegou , hoje ver tucumã no Para em um video assim e de um tanto gratificante !
Ourilândia aqui, queria conhecer ele.
@@brunofernandeschaves3020As vezes ele pinta aqui pela cidade , continua a mesma humildade de sempre !
That returned slap to Imadaev was incredible. What goes around comes around.
I LOVE how he kissed his hand first
Comes back around to you
I really liked that too because he warned him about that one and the reason why. Lmao
That was incredibly satisfying. Why did Imadaev slap him in the first place, aren't the stare offs mostly respectful?
That was delicious
You actually see the dude grow. He starts off relying on capoeira techniques that he loves and enjoys, which nets him the surprise factor but also prove ineffective at time. Over the course of his career, he never gave those things up, but just added more techniques and strategies to his arsenal in order to adapt to the reality of his opponents. He did not lose his passion in his efforts to advance. Bless this man.
Damn right.
well said
Also add to all that! That all his opponents are kinda shocked and in anckore when he drop the capoeira moves not knowing what to do only to back down! He plays with there minds aswell by having this style of fight! I love capoeira and finaly someone who use it properly in a fight keep it up!!
He’s a true martial artist. Not only can he adopt other techniques from different fighting styles which is a requirement in professional MMA but he’s also able to adapt to other fighting styles without abandoning his own.
That was his 33rd pro fight and he only had two Capoeira classes when he was 10. He’s a BJJ fighter who was trying to make an impression in his UFC debut. He finished that fight with a flying knee, lost his next two, and hasn’t finished another fight in three years. You guys are reading a lot into this one video and an imagined capoeira background.
Michel Pereira represents CAPOEIRA very well, which is one of our heritages as well as jiu-jitsu. My country always brilliant in martial arts, BRAZIL 🇧🇷 LAND OF WARRIORS.
SEM DÚVIDAS.
Land of pretty ladies.
I love watching this guy, it's like mortal combat lol
he fights exactly how every 10 year old thinks they can when they are really angry hahahahaha. the flying kicks and flips and shit. totally remember picturing myself kicking the crap out of my older brothers when i was angry at them as a kid. love this guy, he is entertaining, and definitely has fun with what he does. In an industry that can usually be full of conflict and controversy, its nice to have fighters like this dude and paddy. they make it alot more fun to watch.
The guy with baby hair? He's not bad, he has skills but he talks too much.
Dude is also slow. His timing is off. His right hit is good but it can also be avoided reversed/catched in a locked. Learning to read vibration an intent is awesome most people/fighters can't achieved. These UFC fighters mostly are top heavy. They are not agile by the way they move. His back flipping kick can also be a danger to him if one times it. It's slow an wobbly. UFC fighters with some of the exception isn't what it use to be.
@@IAmThe_RA if you don't talk alot you don't get nowhere that's the MMA Moto look at mighty mouse same weight class as Conor McGregor bit he never spoke bad about his opponents he was despised by danna white and was part of the first and only ever trade
@@chaoticmoron-zl6nv I should have quoted it lol. Chimaev said that when he was asked about him. He could not remember his name because he had hard time pronouncing his name ,"Pamby Plemblet". Very funny interview 😅🤣🤣
Thank you I lol
what makes his style so unique is he practically throws his entire bodyweight at his opponents. his whole body is the weapon.
at 0:39 he stomps the guys face. Pretty sure that's against the rules. And pretty sure he's done it multiple times. They should just disqualify him every time he tries that backflip
@@FakeNews9 technically on that one move , yeah, but srsly , a big dude flying around the ring like that is ratings boosting like crazy, especially if it trends onto other styles!
@@FakeNews9 it’s a trash rule🤦🏾♂️
Yeah, a kick from that martial art is stronger than any other. No joke. Whole bodyweight goes into almost every strike, very tiring art too.
@@bluefalcon6356 ye its just practically useless.
Brazil produces amazing fighters that keep the sport interesting to watch.
Wow he's very skilled! He's able to adapt perfectly to his every opponent. Love the careful and strategic style of his. The capoeira is like his dance moves.
Lots of people think he's just a showman but he's skilled. Very elusive footwork and responsible defense... when he's not tired
He still connects when wavering, but definitely soaking up TBI.
He’s not elusive, he’s just athletic.
Big issue is definitely his stamina, I can’t see him going 5 rounds with better comp
Showman skilled, but also crazy. Pereira can figth and good at it to, just has to cage that crazy person, no more backflips while runing up the cage😅
@@Midnightmidway exactly. Try those theatrics with a seasoned veteran and its a wrap… quickly.
While he's known for his kicks and acrobatic style, the main thing that stood out to me was the speed and precision of his punches. He was really good at snapping that chin.
Yeah the Capoeira isn't winning many of the fights, it's his boxing/thai boxing skills but it is fun to watch someone try to use it. I've sparred against Capoeira guys in the past and it can be quite intimidating to have legs windmilling at you from all directions but you just have to be patient and time the counter correctly.
It seems like it can be super disruptive and disorienting to an opponent not knowing what to expect and how to defend and counter against it, then he can land that perfect KO punch when they can't guess where he is going next. However I feel like the longer this gimmick endures and the more high profile UFC fights he gets the more predictable he will become to a serious opponent, if they study his tapes they'll know when to wait and time a counter attack. He also seems to have no ground or clinch game at all, the danger is all in his strikes at range. Fun to watch though!
@@chrisoakleyfx and on top of the disorienting moves, there's UFC rules that need to be adhered to - so his opponents are kept calculating when his hands and a knee are on the floor, for example, and whether their kick might land in his groin. So no doubt he creates mental 'log jams' for his opponents in that respect also - and all that on top of his muay Thai talents. It's a great strategy, and very entertaining to watch also!
@@chrisoakleyfx isnt he a bjj bb? he should have a decent ground game
@@thirdeyenzthat straight right hand at 4:47 was not boxing or muay thai even tho it maight look like it but if you slow it down you’ll see that thats the karate’s straight right hand. Hes been training karate since he was little and is a black belt and karate guys do thousands of straight punches, karates punches are just as powerful as boxing or muay thais punches
His boxing has gotten so crisp over time, when he tries and snipes and puts combos together he's so good, God damn
Brazilians bring enjoyment to every sport they participate in
This guy is making the sport even more exciting to watch than ever before!
anderson silva was more entertaining
@@jebaited3533 nah
No.... no he's not lol he's not even active.
Brazil invented jiu-jitsu and capoeira, this is a place of warriors
@@CANALFLAMIDIA You have your history mixed up. The name "Jiu Jitsu" itself is Japanese. The "Gentle Art" originated in Japan. Even the Brazilian variant is derived from the original Japanese martial art. Capoeira on the other hand, is originally Brazilian.
Got to love a fighter whose priority is entertaining the crowd but still manages to get the W. Best of luck to the guy. :)
Capoeira should be a good fighting style it just needs to be reinvented a bit again
While wasting energy and attempting illegal move .. well still fun to watch
Dude is also slow. His timing is off. His right hit is good but it can also be avoided reversed/catched in a locked. These UFC fighters he mostly fought are top heavy. They are not agile by the way they move. His back flipping kick can also be a danger to him if one times it. It's slow an wobbly. UFC fighters with some of the exception isn't what it use to be.
@@Misael8924 glad you noticed. Everything is telegraphed. He usually loses to anyone in the top 15 at welterweight. He also has a low fight iq seeing how he has dropped some losses to much lesser opponents that should've been easy wins.
Well he didn’t win all the time and actually lost against one of the guys in this video. He show boated too much and gassed out and got the L by decision. So this is not practical at all.
Oh got, thats the best Fighter i have ever seen, with capoira show together, its amazing to see his matches... simply amazing ❤
Even I felt satisfied when he got that revenge slap
Just a correction. His nickname "Demolidor" does not mean "Destroyer", it is actually a reference to Marvel's Daredevil, for some reason Daredevil is known in Brasil as Demolidor, and Michel Pereira has this nickname due to the acrobatics
Demoledor stands for demolition man..period plain and simple learn spanish and quit makiing 💩up
Yeah, and English have the word Demolisher, which is the same word as "Demolidor". But yeah, the fact that Daredevil is translated as Demolidor in Brasil is a good reference Obs: Destroyer would be "Destruidor"
@@andrebenites9919 correction "destructor"
Daredevil would be "temerario"nothing to do with destroyer
@@SHARKCITY14 That's the same. Destroyer=destruidor=destructor. "Dá na mesma". And I'm pretty sure destroyer is a more popular word... Used more frequently. And the name of Daredevil in Portuguese PT and BR is Demolidor. Although the meaning Daredevil is not destroyer/Demolisher.
His fights are always a treat to watch, love capoeira
Not just fun for him and viewers but more lethal as well I think. What a gem of a fighter
In his first biggest fight in the UFC, he held back just at the right time after knocking his opponent down. You can just see his class right there.
Nah more likely he´s just unable to do a knock out follow up. That+ s because most of his flippy shit doesnt even land and the hits that DO land are A. jab B. straight kick to face C. choke. None of his finishes seem to be thanks to capoeira, it´s just straight jab combined with bad opponents. All you have to do is go for a BJJ style take down or wrestle and his flippy shit is a death sentence.
@@321cast6 You could say he is unpredictable to a degree or some opponents have trouble to figure out his flashy moves which they do have weaknesses but also can land surprise blows (aka superman punch or risky kicks), his style got the plus and minus, i also think some of his moves tire him faster without being that effective, but if it works it works, it's up to him to refine his game.
@@321cast6 Nah, he clearly followed up with hands and left him alone after seeing him fall like a rock. Watch again..
Yeah, remember in the video when he kneed an opponent that was on the ground? Real class act...
yeah, and he helped his opponent up at 12:58 too. class act
I absolutely loved the slap he gave the guy mid fight.
Capoeira's moves kicking in
Brazil invented jiu-jitsu and capoeira, this is a place of warriors
He's proving that style IS everything.
I'm Brazilian and a huge fan of martial arts. Capoeira is the True brazilian fight, created by Black People who lived in slavery and starts to practice singing and dancing, so most of People thought they were just celebrating something in their afrikan culture. Capoeira influenced culture and music and I do encourage every martial arts fan to know more about this amazing brazilian sport. Salve Capoeira!!
Fascinating fighter, it’s noticeable how much his skills have improved while staying true to his fighting form
His fighting form has yet to score him a knockout though. Traditional strikes do the trick.
Well that capoeira wasnt working. Even tho u can generate much piwer if u hit
@@NDRN88 Yes and no. His fighting form puts his opponents off balance, they get confused and dont know what to expect. That way he was able to score a knockout with a single straight right.
He's exerting too much energy he could use the regain composure and stay in the fight. He's pretty much wasting his stamina doing unnecessary Spiderman movies
The name Michele is definitely a means of motivation to prove yourself.
This guy is the real Eddy Gordo from Tekken! A Brazilian Capoeira Fighter.
Nah, that’s definitely lateef crowder, no question
@@theprofessr11 yeah, I totally agree, imo he 's wasted in that Tekken Movie. But what I do like 'bout Pereira is like he's like Eddy smashing all the kick buttons XD
Eddy Gordo will get f'ed up
except he's literally gone on record saying he's never done capoeira.
After watching the first minute of the video i can say that thats not capoira he just does random flips time to time
I love that you show the normalized side of the fighters, its a whole different story that i had no idea existed and it makes it more than knockouts! thanks again friend
My favorite part is where he kicks 6 grounded opponents in the head
He learned to stop leaving himself so open all the time and now is on a roll, hopefully he keeps improving cause this guy is so entertaining.
Yeah hopefully, because his division is truly shark-infested right now.
If he were a fighting game fighter, he went from just random button mashing to now actually combos with sometimes well timed button mashing
In other words, he's learning to fight instead of dance.
And also dangerous. Michel is a huge guy. He even compete at middleweight division
Pereira always looks so much bigger than his opponents, his cardio is also impressive considering how energy consuming a lot of his moves are.
Yeah he's got an amazing body for fighting, especially as a striker. Tall and lanky with long arms and legs.
Yeah I mean doing backflips is exhausting enough when you aren't in the middle of a fight to the death simulation.
You do know he's been busted for steroids multiple times...
@@ricktherock "Everybody's on steroids" Nate Diaz
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His most impressive move is his straight right. His leg is very well planted, which makes it powerful. He is also good at using the straight right immediately after backstepping and he doesn't telegraph it, which surprises his opponents. The other moves work well to disguise it.
I think that's his karate experience showing?
This is where I think his capoeira background helps. Moresoe than any of the of flashy moves or techniques I think his ability to put himself and opponent into odd angles/situations and strike/take-down easily is the biggest boon that his Capoeira background gave him.
One of my Favourite Fighter so Far.
I always knew Capoeira was a feasible fighting style. All this time we just needed someone with the balls to make it work. I think we found our guy!
He practised other styles before capoiera. And he hasn't scored a finish from a capoeira move.
It's not though, that's why he changed his style. Its entertaining, sure, but not feasible at all. He lost to a mf featherweight in Triston Connelly.
@@PitanJosh Others did. :-) And he also sent that asian guy on his butt by signature spin kick from Capoeira. This kick has so much energy it's better to not block it at all. Just get out of its way. :-D
@@PitanJosh Just let people be happy, asshole.
@@PitanJosh that last part does not really matter like how have the time they win by wrestling but that does not take away the usefulness of the full kit
He is pure art! 💪🏾😎
Bro always looks like he's having a good time, living his best life. Great to watch
He's wisely decided to limit the capoeira inside the cage. He's on a roll now and had a great win over ponzhinibio a few months ago. One of my favorite active fighters, always engaging.
@@wdcurry111 the thing is that he does that fancy stuff just for the people, i mean i do capoeira and have done(for less than a year each) muay thai, bjj and mma and in capoeira of course we can fight without that fancy stuff and it haves deadly kicks and movements but what he does there sometimes its pointless because he just do it for the show, its what he tries to do and he have said that he tries to entertain the people not just win so its nice
@@Gabriel.9l in MMA skill is kind of overrated, it's more about your entertainment factor that determines whether you get set up for the big fights
@@lucian5389 totally
@@lucian5389 Have to entertaining to bring in the money. Can be the most skilled control based fighter in the world but if a fighter's technique only consists of slow paced grappling and clenching few are going to want to pay to see it. Ultimately fighters are just paid entertainers who sacrifice their bodies for other's viewing leisure.
@@stoiccrane4259 Colby Covington proved all that. It sucks, but is what it is. Kinda like Mighty Mouse, dude is a killer, but UFC got rid of him just because he doesn't talk trash and crap.
Idk but it warms my heart seeing dudes go so hard at each other and then as soon as the fight is over showing ultimate comradery. That price bout then hug is so touching and crazy
Yup, makes the arrogance he has shown for most of the video a shame.
One of the best fighter in the world. He fights with no stress and with a speacial fight style. Michel you're a legend
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It looks like this fighting style opens you up to a lot of easy shots but it must be so confusing to fight against someone moving like that.
Yeah also I kind of feel like if he Misses a little or somebody possibly grabs his leg/foot during a kick his career could end kind of fast if he gets taken down
He's ganna get rocked when he faces the right opponent. Imagine this guy trying to do this in K1 where the standup is way more elite then stupid UFC.
Definitely I agree…. His style is for sure dangerous as hell but he gets it off but it’s not something that’s gonna work for him in the long distance against a real champion contender…My opinion of course
People really look down on and underestimate the value of your opponent just not knowing what he's looking at and what you're doing, because even if he *could* do things to counter it, he doesn't *think* to do it because you're doing shit he's never prepared for. As long as you actually have strong fundamentals and aren't using it as a crutch, confusion can be a powerful tool. As he gets in more fights and becomes more of a known factor that advantage will degrade, since his opponents will know to prepare for this stuff, but he seems to be aware of that and leaning off it as time goes on.
@@UrLeingod This has been common knowledge at least since Ali. Ali statement fly like a butterfly and sting like a bee is this in a nutshell. Mike Tyson used the hook to prepare for the uppercut as a form of confussion mixed in with the stances of-course.
Even if you think some of his techniques are impractical, just look at the momentum he can put behind his strikes and you can see Pereira has really learned to capitalize on Capoéira in a more practical form. this isn't really just Capoéira, it is mixed styles but still it shows that knowing how to spring off walls and use built momentum can be practical and not just a gimic.
All fun and games until you get dropped on the top of your head and can never walk again.
I've been saying this for years. "gimmick" moves work because they catch people off guard. Nobody trains against them. As long as your fundamentals are solid, you can mix gimmicky moves in to great effect. On the flip side: if all you know is gimmicks, you're going to get your shit pushed in.
In reality, well performed capoeira techniques, deliver the most amount of strength compared to any other martial arts. There's a move wich is launched from the ground upwards, and the kick is strong enough to crack bones and set the opponent in pain
@@liansandoval8866 go check out a show called fight science. It compares how much force each style produces. I was actually surprised at which style had the most force behind strikes.
@@dwaynewilliams3077 thats why ive said that, because i watched it
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Exciting fighter, wayyy better than rolling around on the ground with each other.
This was a great video. You can definitely see a change where he went from somewhat reckless to more precision and tightened up his fighting style. I hope he continues to improve because this is really fun to watch.
Yea I was thinking if he could hone those moves they could no only be entertaining they could also be effective in some ways. I was always hoping for a Capoeira fighter to show up and it seems we got one now so i'm good with it.
@@thephilosopher7173 there have been a few of that style but he’s the only somewhat successful one. It was developed to look like dancing where fight training was outlawed so it’s difficult to translate when it’s not dedicated to just fight efficiency.
@@Beer-can_full_of_toes i'm sure anyone who's a fan of copoeira knows the history behind it
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He seems to be a respectful fighter not wanting to decimate his opponent (more than necessary) after knocking him to the ground.....he pauses to see if his opponent is incapable of continuing instead of just jumping on him & near killing him as most others do......respect to this guy.......
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He is a fighter that win or loose is entertaining to watch .
Love this guy he's never scared to swing. Truly a warrior
I don't know why is it funny to me when he backflips just to stump his opponents with style XD XD XD
That was just unreal. And I didn't even hear about him until I saw your vid. Seeing how he forfeits the finishing blows you know he's a great person too. Keeping my fingers crossed that he quickly catapults himself to one of the biggest stars of UFC.
Weird that you didn't know of him. He recently changed his style anyway.
@@folksurvival I'm just a casual viewer, not a 'fan'. Change of style seemed imminent if he wants to make it to the very top. Flashy moves are rarely the most efficient ones
@@maciejguzek3442-casual
@@Piccolopete yeah but what's wrong with that lmao.
Pereira is fighting like he's in a fight scene in a movie. He should definitely go into movies, they'd love him
Yea Or WWE. Would be cool there
@@171sako Not sure about WWE
Should be on the next Undisputed movie with Scott Adkins
Why? To have more corny fighting movies. Maybe make him the villain in the next fast and furious series of terrible movies of cars flying out of sky scrapers onto other buildings to save the world. Fast and furious: dance fury
@@idontno0 Undisputed movies were great though.
The most powerful fighter with his own technique, it's absolutely dangerous to fight in the ring with this guy Mr. Michael Pereira
Ya I love this dude man I saw him fight live in Vancouver a few years ago and he gassed himself out and ended up loosing after he did that back flip on some tin can opponent but he ended up loosing cuz of all the high flying but he has improved massively and he’s fights are always exciting to watch
Being that we usually see Capoeira as more of a dance and non-competitive use, I think this is the closest we can get to practical application of Capoeira....and I gotta say, I love the breathe of fresh air Michel's technique brings.
The dance was to disguise what was an outlawed practice, it was not originally a dance. Just like Kata in Tai Chi and Kung Fu, was developed out of the need for secrecy. This is why people mistake these arts for useless these days, the core has been replaced with its adaptations to get around draconian laws, couple this with the recent MMA rise through media, and people have a distorted view of martial arts (just as distorted as when people believed in McDojo's, it;s just now on the opposite pole). People have mistaken poor teaching and loss of specific knowledge for poor Martial Arts.
@@jacksmith4460 Honestly, I really don't get why it gets so trashed on. It can be really fun to practice, has some insane evading hitting and evading movements if done correctly, and will generally always keep you alert on your feet if you're dedicated to this style and have the endurance to do so. The point of it is to never stop moving and keep the flow going, right?
Which is kind of crazy, since he’s never really trained Capoeira. I feel like he’ll be the example of “capoeira being used in MMA” like people use Anderson Silva as an example of “Wong Chun in MMA” or any of the numerous fighters who did TKD when they were nine years old before going on to study wrestling, Muay Thai, BJJ and boxing, but folks will always bring up that they are “TKD masters!” because they got a junior blackbelt after 9 months in elementary school.
@@So__far__away__ because it is not effective.
As an Aikidoka, don't disparage any art. They all have something to add. Just like Aiki, it's not a complete fighting style, but Capoeira can add a new set of techniques and training exercises to enhance the skills of an already great boxer/wrestler/judoka etc.
While I was hoping for more capoeira kick knockouts, I do believe he is bringing the spirit of capoeira into the ring. He’s having fun, staying relaxed and moving in creative ways. Staying loose, but focused, and keeping your eyes on your opponent even during acrobatic moves like the backflips is so very capoeira! Love it!
Tekken 5....Bruce flaskbacks....fuck that shit
he repeatedly loses sight of his opponent with his stunts what are you talking about ? a single kick while he is undefended trying to showboat could end his career. Capoeira is more dance than fighting
@@demonic7610 I train capoeira. There is definitely a big dance component, but you wouldn't bring that to an actual fight. I can't say i saw too much actual capoeira, though. You never lose sight of your opponent, even when moving around ... the jumps off the wall, and flips are just show.
It may bring the spirit of the style, but that’s about it… he’s never really trained in the style.
@@steveking1037 it mention hes a black belt in it
Great video dude, appreciate it
thats what i call an awesome fighter. thats a dude right there
Bringing more martial arts into MMA. Respect
most just suck :/ sadly. strike and choke out
@@u235u235u235 "strike and choke out" lmao, there are lots of martial arts that teach you how to do that in lots of different ways and most of them have been effectively used in the octagon. Almost all martial arts have value if they adapt and not cling to tradition. Even boxing didn't work in MMA until it was modified and adapted. Muay Thai wasn't effective until it changed it's punching techniques to be like boxing. BJJ was devastating initially, but had to adapt once the fighters learned some ground defence and BJJ guys started losing.
Crazy thing is he did capoeira after becoming a black belt in karate and bjj. I've heard that capoeira compliments karate very well.
Being mad generous. MMA used to have plenty of styles then UFC threw in a bunch of rules to water down the sport and go mainstream after the WWF audience. Capoiera lmao what a joke this dude woulda got BODIED back in the day against some of the Judo monsters that used to show up.
This is how you make fighting exciting again, who cares if it's showing off or actually trying to strike, we're all here, excited for it.
I think some may be able to pull off those moves, but few can actually use them in a fight. It's how it was with Ronaldinho. He wasn't the only one capable of the tricks he used, but he was almost every single time using them to get across his opponent, score or assist. Ronaldinho wasn't showboating at all. And if I look at the opponents of Pereira, the least you could say is, that most of them have their trouble with adapting on his style.
Entertaining Fighter, 🥰 Your coverage and commentary.
7:10 and he stopped when opponent was on the ground - this is what I respect, and what I see as thrait of a great warrior - abbility to stop when you see your opponent is out, not causing mroe damage. In the name of all the fighters, thank you for that respect
I love how he backs off after he estimates that the fight is over due to ko instead of smashing the head of his opponents on the ground when he knocked them down.
I always remember muhammed ali when I see that behaviour.
@@GG-jg6py this is the philosophy of the martial arts honor and sportsmanship.
@@mythocrat Looks like only one percent of the fighters actually heard about it.
They keep hitting because the rules tell them to. It doesnt count as a knockout until the ref cuts it off. That's why they do it in the UFC for example. You can get kod, get back up and continue fighting if the ref doesnt cut it off.
@@jermu8706 Incorrect. I watched a video of a guy doing a double leg takedown on his opponent, and he slammed his own head on the mat and knocked himself out and 0.1 seconds after his opponent tapped out. They said because he was knocked out before the tap he loses, ref didn't pull anybody off.
This guy is incredible, I hope he never loses here on out so that way we can keep seeing him fight
I mean we had our fun but sadly he’s getting to the upper echelon of fighters. We’re gonna have to watch him get taken to a decision probably twice soon.
He already lost to the Serbian
@@simplyizustic6122 What Serbian? lol
@@timeup2549 todorovic
@@Necronmage A fight 5 years ago for the SBC? Woooow who cares
As someone who recently started capoeira I feel so grateful for it but also love the memes about him (i mean it really looks like trying all the combos at once in videogames lol)
This is wild. I didn’t even know he existed ! Can’t wait to keep up with him !!!
i'm ecstatic to see capoeira being used in the UFC, this guy has moves
What a entertainer! Also helping opponent up and not blasting punches after KO's. Love this dude
Im a fan of MP hes such an energetic entertatining high spirited athlete.
this is a good exsample of that a creative fighting skill is still one of the best way´s to be succesfull in mma
This man just radiates pure irl protagonist energy
Ha only 4 likes
Faxx
Protagonist don't cheat, take performance drugs and get accused of rape (2× so far). At least in my experience.
This had me laughing my ass off 😂😂 It's almost a joke... But at the same time he can knock you out 😂 These fighters were low key more afraid then they've ever been.
Omg when he did the back flip while fighting looked like just for the heck of it 😄😄
This!!!!! Like it look funny as heck.... but he really not a joke
It was fun to watch his progression in this video. Especially when he did that backflip into a full mount. I think that was partially luck but it will be cool to see if he continues to polish it.
His is so quick and agile for his size. His precision and efficiency is also much improved.
6:06 I like how he and the company knew he was well above other fighters' level. Instead of ending the fight quick. He had fun with his capoeria and ended up building alot of clout. An amazing opportunity.
It was inevitable that he would become more conservative with those crazy moves, they can be effective if used in the right moment but take too much energy. He would be a killer if he managed his energy levels better.
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.....fuck were the ufc games good....
Those moves that a lot of energy his coach should be fired
Super fun fights to watch and he can still be flashy while conserving energy. that backflip onto a downed opponent is basically illegal though. you can't kick a persons' head/soccer kick buuuut the flip looks so cool its basically like "ehhhhh let him get away with it until he actual stomps someones face"
It's not all about winning at that level, but also showmanship. A good technical fighter may well pick him apart, but they aren't going to draw the crowds.
Super speed and perfect aim! 👊🏼 however he had to work on boa ground skills and sure have! His next 2023 (?) fight is something to look forward for sure
This man is really incredible, so amizing
Honestly I think his opponents had no idea how to fight against this style, and that gives him a lot of advantages
Yup, it’s entertaining but many of his moves leave him wide open when he misses. An opponent who prepares for this will have little problems taking him out.
I don't want to act like a pro and this only my opinion. A good Muay Thai fighter could gives him a hard time by immobilizing his legs. But in the bottom line, it's how the fighter fights and like you said his opponents has no idea how to fight against his style.
Bro he got beat by a small 155er
Just trip them. It's rainbow 🌈 brigade
@@unbroken1010 WTF is that even supposed to mean?
I’ve been following Michel Pereira since his UFC debut, and he has only gotten better since.
So incredibly athletic his dance fighting is a distraction that can make another guy forget what he's doing and take a big strike after being mesmerized ..It's a spectacle but it can put him in a defenseless position to get nailed..if he only had capoeira he would just be a dangerous side show but his high skill in other forms make him extremely dangerous and unpredictable .
Show man!
Isn't this exactly what people want see? Such a entertaining athlete! Legend!
He's entertaining to watch but I do think the backflips onto downed opponents is a bit dodgy... He gets away with headkicks to a downed opponent all the time, it's almost like a loophole that he uses. Not intentional enough to DQ him.
@@homedogoli true, that is something that could be figured out. but it is not only the back flips he is doing... he's just different and i like to watch him doing unexpected moves😉
@@MiG-40i Yeah I love everything else he does, just that one thing that bothers me. He's gonna take someone's eye out with his toe eventually lol!
@Chili sorry for you that chuck norris ended his career
The reason I do not watch the ufc anymore is it got as boring as a slow boxing fight. The golden days of the ufc are long gone. The ufc needs to reinvent themselves. Change some rules. Make some games. I dunno. Most of the fights got stale due to all the reglemantations.
I am glad he gets the recognition he deserves, his style has improved significantly. Great video, thank you!
YES! He definitely deserves a crack at the top 10 for sure. He's so entertaining and a great draw for any card !
@@joseg3102 the guy is definitely a killer when he gets his rhythm
O home é brabo de mais!!! Esse é pika na luta😂😂😂😂
Haha😂😂😂 im dying with the commentary
This man will bring upon the UFC a generation of fighters that are plucked straight out of Street Fighter or King of Fighters like him!
Tekken bro.. tekken
Got that right
Eddie was always banned from our tournaments
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Nope
That Imadaev Fight was pure joy to watch. A real-life example of Karma.
Loved when he bitchslapped his ass after that weigh-in 👌
5:08 "Kim was walking forward in a body-positive mood" lmao gotta love how the narrator drops a sarcastic quip without deviating from the dramatic tone
Boxing and Capoeira is great combination
Very good conditioning, obviously he puts a lot of work into it. Good striking, strong jaw, very agile and a lot of legit cardio.
His cardio is average in most off his fights. Got gased against conelly, pozinibio and niko price.
@@lucasalx8968 if he didn't use his gas tank for those fancy and entertaining moves I guess he's fine
Cardio, or what we used to call, stamina, is his biggest flaw
@@jrmcpherson1309 It’s really not. Actually the fact that he is able to fight like this for a few rounds says he has good cardio. The reason why he gets tired at the end of fights is because every single one of his fights is fought at an insane pace and he requires a lot of energy to use his style. If he fought in a regular manner; not trying crazy shit and maximizing the pace of the fight, he would not really get tired.
He didn't fought top level fighters though.... Cant say abouut his abilities.