Fighters generally take one of two approaches when it comes to preparing for a fight: prepare your entire game plan and camp towards a single opponent’s style and strength, or focus on exploiting your own strength, regardless of the adversary. .
“Demolidor” uses the latter, which benefited him this time around when Muslim Salikhov was forced to pull out of their fight, completely changing the matchup from a fight between two rising prospects in the welterweight division to the classic matchup of a fighter with a strong UFC base against an enthusiastic newbie.
“I changed a lot and organized a lot with my coaches in Brazil, so I’m much better prepared,” said the 28-year-old. “This time, I prepared myself a little more. No matter who the opponent will be, I’m ready.
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Now set to face UFC newcomer Andre Fialho, Pereira acknowledges the position he finds himself in as he welcomes the Portuguese native to the biggest stage in mixed martial arts
“I’m very happy to be on this card and that the UFC is looking at me in a bit of a different way,” the Brazilian said, talking about the entertainment value he brings to the Octagon. “I like it. It’s a good opportunity. So I wanted to thank the UFC for putting me on this card. I’m ready to make a show of it.
