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Michel Pereira explains why he slapped Zelim Imadaev: ‘I told him I would pay him back’

At this past weekend’s UFC Vegas 9 welterweight Michel Pereira treated us to another rendition of his bizarre and sometimes effective fighting style. Though fans watching at home didn’t get to see any flips or cartwheels, they did see the Brazilian blow his opponent—Zelim Imadaev—a kiss and then deliver a slap to his left ear.

Blew him a kiss then slapped him!?

@UFCPereira is truly in his element tonight. #UFCVegas9 pic.twitter.com/i80f35cot5— UFC (@ufc) September 6, 2020

Pereira won his bout with Imadaev in the closing seconds of round three.