UFC Vegas 9: Michel Pereira justifies why he slapped Zelim Imadaev before submission win

UFC Vegas 9: Michel Pereira justifies why he slapped Zelim Imadaev before submission win

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Michel Pereira (yellow trunks) slaps Zelim Imadaev at UFC Vegas 9

Michel Pereira pulled off a number of crazy moves in his epic win against Zelim Imadaev. Even blew his doomed rival a kiss and slamming a couple of slaps before a submission win at UFC Vegas 9.  

Michel Pereira vs Zelim Imadaev at UFC Vegas 9

A clip of Pereira blowing a kiss to Imadaev inside the octagon has gone viral, with the Brazilian star following that up with a slap across his face. 

And he even channelled his inner Brock Lesnar as he pulled off a suplex, before submitting Imadaev in the third round with a rear-naked choke. 

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In his post-fight comments Pereira explained why he used so many open palmed strikes on Imadaev. They were eventual pay back for what happened during the face-offs, where Imadaev threw a slap, that half-landed at Pereira. 

Although some fanatics definitely suggest that Imadaev did not tap out. But having said that, it would change nothiing. Pereira secured a $50,000 bonus check for his wild and entertaining performance. Next up, despite being just 2-2 in the promotion, Pereira said he wants to fight Jorge Masvidal for a shot at the BMF belt. 

Talking about the same to MMA Fighting Pereira stated, “I’m a man – you cannot slap my face. I showed my hand, I kissed my hand and I slapped him so he can learn he’s not going to do it again,” he continued. “He cannot do that.” 

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