Michel Pereira
Michel Pereira: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, Wife, & More
Who is Michel Pereira?
Michel Pereira is one of the rising and vibrant fighters in the UFC's heavyweight division following his transition from the welterweight division. He has participated in a lot of fighting competitions, which include 300 Sparta, Akhmat Fight Club, Serbian Battle Championship, Jungle Fight, Xtreme Fighting Championships, and Road Fighting Championship.
Michel Pereira’s early life
Michel Pereira was born on 6th October 1993 in Tucuma, located in the Brazilian state of Para. The fighter has been passionate about the martial arts right from his teenage as he started learning karate at the age of 12 while his journey in jiu-jitsu began at the age of 15. Pereira likes to live a very private life and thus nothing is known about his parents or education.
Michel Pereira’s partner and children
Michel Pereira is happily married to Gina Amir. She is a celebrity jewelry designer and has a store named Gina Amir Atelier Store in California. The couple are proud parents of a baby boy who was born on October 15, 2022. Pereira celebrated his son's first birthday grandly when he faced Andre Petroski at UFC Vegas 81 in 2023.
Michel Pereira’s net worth 2024Â
Michel Pereira has a net worth of $1.5 million as of April 2024. UFC is the major source of his income as he received a handsome amount of $156,000 for defeating Michel Oleksiejczuk in his most recent fight at UFC 299.
Michel Pereira’s career timeline
The 'Demolidor' made his UFC debut in the year 2019 against Danny Roberts at UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee. He started his career with a bang and defeated his opponent via a knockout. After his win in the first bout, he had to face consecutive defeats in his next two matches against Tristan Connelly and Diego Sanchez.
However, Pereira was quick to make a comeback to the winning ways as he went on to defeat Zelim Imadaev at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai via submission. He is enjoying a purple patch in the UFC currently with consecutive seven victories to his name. The 30-year-old will be now hoping to continue the momentum and add another victory to his name as he will clash against Ihor Potieria at UFC 301.
Michel Pereira’s career stats and records
'Demolidor' has been a part of a total of 41 MMA fights so far, winning 30 matches and losing 11 bouts. Pereira's 11 victories came by KO/TKO while he won seven via submission and 11 via decision.
Speaking of his UFC career, he has featured in 10 fights, winning eight and losing two bouts.
Michel Pereira’s social media accounts
https://www.instagram.com/michelpereiraufc/?hl=en | |
https://twitter.com/ufcpereira?lang=en | |
https://www.facebook.com/MichelPereiraUFC/ |
Personal Information: | |
Full Name | Michel Pereira |
Popular Name | Demolidor |
Date Of Birth | 6th October 1993 |
Birth Place |  Marabá, State of Pará, Brazil |
Age | 30 |
Height | 6'1" |
Weight | 185 lb |
Parents | Not Known |
Siblings | Not Known |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Ethnicity | Not Known |
Net Worth | $1.5 million |
Salary | $156,000 (estimated) |
Spouse | Gina Amir |
Relationship/Marital Status | Married |
Children | 1 boy |
Profession | Professional Mixed Martial Artist |
Team | Heavyweight division |