UFC fans have been treated to some great Pay-Per-View events recently, with thrilling fights and surprising outcomes. The welterweight division has been particularly exciting, with many talented fighters vying for the top spot. The latest addition to this division is a fight between Stephen Thompson and Michel Pereira, which has been finalized for UFC 289.
Both Thompson and Pereira are known for their exciting fighting styles, which often involve high-flying kicks and acrobatic maneuvers. They are two of the most dynamic fighters in the welterweight division and are sure to put on an entertaining show for fans.
Stephen Thompson vs Michel Pereira has fans excited
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Pereira recently posted a poster of his fight against Thompson on his Instagram account. “I’m really looking forward to it, it’s going to be so much fun!”, he wrote in the caption. Earlier, MMA Sucka had also reported that this match was in the building stage.
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The match between Thompson and Pereira is expected to be a close one, with both fighters possessing impressive skills. Thompson is known for his precise striking and his ability to control the distance of a fight.
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Pereira, on the other hand, is a creative fighter who is always looking for new ways to surprise his opponents. Here are some of the fan reactions –
One gave some tips to Thompson.
Thompson better have superior cardio for this one.
— Briguy (@yyzeppelin) April 4, 2023
While one fan supported ‘Wonderboy’ for the victory.
Wonder Boy all the way!!!!! 👍👍👍
— Preston S (@Preston48501863) April 4, 2023
Thompson does have a lot of fans backing him up for this fight.
Thompson w the easy decision
— Cody Wiseman (@codydubb51017) April 4, 2023
But some are not so kind to him.
Can’t wait to see wonder boy go to sleep
— Kyle Shah (@armanik440) April 4, 2023
A lot of fans are also supporting Pereira.
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RIP wonderboy— @BIGhellapeenyo (@bighellapeenyo) April 4, 2023
Many think this might be the opportunity Pereira needs!
Big opportunity for Pereira for sure
— Youngerrr (@cody_younger) April 5, 2023
Fans can’t wait to see these two exceptional fighters in the octagon.
Thompson and Pereira’s UFC career
Thompson and Pereira both have impressive UFC careers so far. ‘Wonderboy’ has a record of 17-6-1 and has been a top-ranked welterweight for years. Although he has lost two of his last three fighters, he once had an 8 fight unbeaten run at the UFC. He has faced some of the toughest fighters in the division. ‘Wonderboy’ has proven himself to be a skilled and dangerous opponent.
Pereira, meanwhile, has a record of 28-11-2. Pereira is a relative newcomer to the UFC but has already established himself as a fighter to watch. He is on a 5 fight win streak and has won 6 of his 8 UFC fights. He has won 2 Performance of the Night and 2 Fight of the Night bonuses.
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In conclusion, the upcoming match between Stephen Thompson and Michel Pereira promises to be an exciting one, with both fighters bringing their unique styles and skills to the Octagon. Fans are eagerly anticipating this matchup, and it is sure to be one of the highlights of UFC 289.
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