Michel Pereira will take on Anthony Hernandez at UFC Vegas 99 on Saturday, snapping up an eight-fight win streak in his first main event appearance.
“I was really excited to fight in the Sphere, but my agent told me that the UFC changed plans and gave me my first main event, which was nice too,” Pereira told Sherdog.com told. “So it was bad news at first, but then… [something] good. “
Hernandez is also on a roll, and “Fluffy” enters this match on a five-game winning streak in the Octagon. Pereira is confident that his training at Extreme Couture will give him the preparation he needs to win.
“There’s no doubt that Hernandez is a dangerous guy who likes to put a lot of pressure on his opponents. But the level of training and sparring partners at Extreme Couture will definitely help take him out of his comfort zone.” ” Pereira said. “He’s improved a lot lately. I’ve prepared very well for his fight and given our styles, I don’t think there’s a chance this fight will go to five rounds. I can see myself knocking him out or bringing him down.”
Pereira declined to target his next opponent if he defeats Hernandez on Saturday.
“Looking for an opponent never works,” he said. “I believe there is a right time for everything. I will let the UFC matchmakers do their job and I will do mine, continuing to train hard to give the audience a great show. .Sooner or later, I’ll be aiming for the title.”
