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Michel Prazeres
Fighter

Michel Prazeres

"Tractor"
27-7-0★ 1bonusBrazilBrazilLast 5
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CAREER SUMMARY

Michel Prazeres holds a professional MMA record of 27-7-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 35 bouts on record. Michel Prazeres has won 28 fights: 1 by KO/TKO, 12 by submission, 15 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Michel Prazeres lands 2.38 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 3.94 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: May 10, 2025. Tracked organizations: ACA, UFC.

Profile

Height
5'6"168 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
67"170 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1981-07-25
Age
45
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Belem, Para, Brazil

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power94
Kick power77
Punch speed76
Kick speed93
Accuracy79
Takedowns96
Ground striking94
Submissions95
Chin94
Body strength83
Cardio94

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 26-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.38per min
47% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.51per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed3.94per 15 min
36% success
Takedowns stuffed47%
Submission attempts0.6per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Michel Prazeres has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ POTN ×1
  1. ★ POTNvs Joshua Burkman · UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs GastelumMar 12, 2017

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Michel Prazeres earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Evgeniy Galochkin
    ACAACA 186: Bogatyrev vs Kornilov 2· May 10, 2025· Welterweight· 27-6 vs 5-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Renat Lyatifov
    ACAACA 175: Gordeev vs Damkoskiy· May 17, 2024· Welterweight· 27-5 vs 38-25
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Abubakar Vagaev
    ACAACA 162 - Tumenov vs. Palmer· Sep 2, 2023· Welterweight· 27-4 vs 21-4
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Stefan Negucić
    Serbian Battle Championship 44· Sep 9, 2022· Welterweight· 26-4 vs 11-0
    UD
  5. LOSS
    vs Shavkat Rakhmonov
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Gane vs Volkov· Jun 26, 2021· Welterweight· 26-3 vs 13-0
    SUB
    R2 · 2:10
  6. LOSS
    vs Ismail Naurdiev
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Santos· Feb 23, 2019· Welterweight· 26-2 vs 17-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Bartosz Fabinski
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Magny vs Ponzinibbio· Nov 18, 2018· Welterweight· 25-2 vs 14-2
    SUB
    R1 · 1:02
  8. WIN
    vs Zak Cummings
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Maia vs Usman· May 19, 2018· Welterweight· 24-2 vs 21-5
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Desmond Green
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Machida vs Anders· Feb 4, 2018· Lightweight· 23-2 vs 20-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Mads Burnell
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Volkov vs Struve· Sep 2, 2017· Lightweight· 22-2 vs 8-1
    SUB
    R3 · 1:26
  11. WIN
    vs Joshua Burkman
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Gastelum· Mar 12, 2017· Lightweight
    SUB
    R1 · 1:42
    POTN
  12. WIN
    vs Josh Burkman
    UFC Fight Night 106· Mar 11, 2017· Lightweight· 21-2 vs 28-14
    SUB
    R1 · 1:42
  13. WIN
    vs Gilbert Burns
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs Lansberg· Sep 25, 2016· Lightweight· 20-2 vs 11-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  14. WIN
    vs JC Cottrell
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Holm vs Shevchenko· Jul 24, 2016· Lightweight· 19-2 vs 17-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  15. WIN
    vs Valmir Lazaro
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Magny vs Gastelum· Nov 21, 2015· Lightweight· 18-2 vs 13-3
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  16. LOSS
    vs Kevin Lee
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Thatch· Feb 14, 2015· Lightweight· 18-1 vs 9-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  17. WIN
    vs Mairbek Taisumov
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Henderson 2· Mar 23, 2014· Lightweight· 17-1 vs 21-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  18. WIN
    vs Jesse Ronson
    UFCUFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson· Sep 21, 2013· Lightweight· 16-1 vs 13-2
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  19. LOSS
    vs Paulo Thiago
    UFCUFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold· May 18, 2013· Welterweight· 16-0 vs 14-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  20. WIN
    vs Leandro Silva
    Shooto Brasil· Jun 2, 2012· 15-0 vs 19-6
    DEC
  21. WIN
    vs Sergio Leal
    Jungle Fight 37· Mar 31, 2012· Welterweight· 14-0 vs 4-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:49
  22. WIN
    vs Andre Luis Leal Lobato
    Iron Man MMA· Jun 10, 2010· 13-0 vs 5-0
    DEC
  23. WIN
    vs Cesar Damasceno
    Para Regional· Jun 26, 2008· 12-0 vs 2-0
    SUB
  24. WIN
    vs Frederick Samurai
    Amazonas Regional· Nov 10, 2007· 11-0 vs 0-0
    DEC
  25. WIN
    vs Valter Roberto
    Predador FC· Apr 21, 2007· 10-0 vs 4-3
    DEC
  26. WIN
    vs Gabriel Santos
    Amapa Regional· Mar 22, 2007· 9-0 vs 3-4
    DEC
  27. WIN
    vs Anderson Silva
    Predador FC· Jan 25, 2007· 8-0 vs 0-0
    SUB
  28. WIN
    vs Edilson Florencio
    Para Regional· Oct 5, 2006· 7-0 vs 2-4
    DEC
  29. WIN
    vs Ari dos Santos
    Amapa Regional· Jul 1, 2006· 6-0 vs 3-2
    DEC
  30. WIN
    vs Luis Neto
    Iron Man Vale Tudo· Jun 11, 2005· 5-0 vs 0-1-1
    SUB
  31. WIN
    vs Elias Tigre
    Para Regional· Apr 14, 2004· 4-0 vs 0-0
    TKO
  32. WIN
    vs Cleber Santana
    Para Regional· Sep 12, 2003· 3-0 vs 1-0
    SUB
  33. WIN
    vs Sergio Araujo de Oliveira
    Desafio de Gigantes· Mar 21, 2003· 1-0 vs 0-0
    SUB
  34. WIN
    vs Rogerio de Souza Gama
    Desafio de Gigantes· Mar 21, 2003· 1-0 vs 0-0
    SUB
  35. WIN
    vs Sandro Lyon
    Para Regional· Oct 9, 2000· 0-0 vs 0-0
    SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1610▼11
Peak
1756Nov 18, 2018
Rated fights
34
15001600170020012006201120162021Oct 9, 2000 · 1541Mar 21, 2003 · 1561Mar 21, 2003 · 1594Sep 12, 2003 · 1624Apr 14, 2004 · 1651Jun 11, 2005 · 1665Jul 1, 2006 · 1673Oct 5, 2006 · 1682Jan 25, 2007 · 1694Mar 22, 2007 · 1701Apr 21, 2007 · 1709Nov 10, 2007 · 1717Jun 26, 2008 · 1728Jun 10, 2010 · 1674Mar 31, 2012 · 1651Jun 2, 2012 · 1671May 18, 2013 · 1651Sep 21, 2013 · 1665Mar 23, 2014 · 1680Feb 14, 2015 · 1671Nov 21, 2015 · 1676Jul 24, 2016 · 1688Sep 25, 2016 · 1703Mar 12, 2017 · 1712Sep 2, 2017 · 1725Feb 4, 2018 · 1738May 19, 2018 · 1744Nov 18, 2018 · 1756Feb 23, 2019 · 1744Jun 26, 2021 · 1638Sep 9, 2022 · 1638Sep 2, 2023 · 1633May 17, 2024 · 1621May 10, 2025 · 16101610

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Frequently asked questions

When does Michel Prazeres fight next?

Michel Prazeres has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Michel Prazeres's record?

Michel Prazeres's professional MMA record is 27-7-0.

Who is Michel Prazeres fighting next?

Michel Prazeres's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Michel Prazeres fight last?

Michel Prazeres most recently fought Evgeniy Galochkin at ACA 186: Bogatyrev vs Kornilov 2 on Saturday, May 10, 2025, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Michel Prazeres fight in?

Michel Prazeres fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Michel Prazeres have?

Michel Prazeres has 1 win by KO/TKO and 12 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Michel Prazeres won?

Michel Prazeres has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Michel Prazeres?

Michel Prazeres is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Michel Prazeres weigh?

Michel Prazeres weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Michel Prazeres's reach?

Michel Prazeres has a reach of 67" (170 cm).

How old is Michel Prazeres?

Michel Prazeres is 45 years old (born Jul 25, 1981).

Where is Michel Prazeres from?

Michel Prazeres is from Brazil.