WATCH: Michel Pereira pulls off amazing dance routine before submitting opponent at UFC 299

Michel Pereira's perfectly choreographed dance moves steal the show at UFC 299.

WATCH: Michel Pereira pulls off amazing dance routine before submitting opponent at UFC 299

Michel Pereira masterfully prepared dancing routines ahead of his UFC 299 fight against Michal Oleksiejczuk (via X)

The UFC 299 card is studded with excellent fights that had consequences in multiple divisions. The middleweight division also saw some great action. This came not only in the form of fighting but also dancing. Michel Pereira put on a show before and during his UFC 299 fight against Michal Oleksiejczuk. The Brazilian fighter kicked things off with an unforgettable walkout routine. 

This UFC 299 card is headlined by Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera. Pereira busted out dance moves as he made his way to the octagon accompanied by his coach. His hilarious choreographed routine had fans in the arena buzzing. The middleweight fighter and his coach made a dynamic entry with synchronized dance moves. The dance highlight lasted for a solid 15 seconds before the walkout to the octagon happened.

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Michel Pereira’s dance routine before facing Michal Oleksiejczuk was no random occurrence. The entertaining Brazilian had clear motivations behind his choreographed walkout spectacle. Pereira simply wanted to capture fans’ attention and build hype. Drawing eyeballs is key for fighters working towards higher-profile bouts. Pereira is still a newcomer to the middleweight division.

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Most importantly, Pereira was just being himself. He is an entertainer through and through. Dancing lets his charismatic, showy persona shine before even throwing a punch. Garnering interest in the fight and the fighter is one of the most important skills of the fight game. The little dance show spotlighted Pereira and increased his value as an entertainer. 

 Analysis of Michel Pereira vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk at UFC 299

Michel Pereira made quick work of Michal Oleksiejczuk in their UFC 299 bout. The entertaining Brazilian looked to build on his momentum against Michal Oleksiejczuk. And he did so in spectacular, dominant fashion.

Michel Pereira quickly dispatched Michal Oleksiejczuk
Michel Pereira quickly dispatched Michal Oleksiejczuk (via Clutch Points)

Pereira quickly closed the distance on his opponent. His length and powerful strikes appeared too much for Oleksiejczuk. A blistering combination of kicks and knees sent Oleksiejczuk retreating. Oleksiejczuk had nowhere to go as Pereira trapped him against the cage. Pereira swarmed him, forcing him to cover up under his offensive onslaught. Pereira then grabbed his back and slipped his arm under the chin.

Just 61 seconds into the very first round, Pereira locked in the fight-ending rear-naked choke, forcing Oleksiejczuk to tapout. It was an impressive showing of dominance from the surging contender. Pereira has now won seven straight UFC fights.

The Brazilian can potentially become a superstar in the UFC with his combination of martial arts skills and entertainment factor. The former welterweight was set to fight Stephen Thompson but couldn’t make weight. He then went up to the middleweight division and looked excellent in the division.

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