Age, Biography and Wiki
Michel Prazeres was born on 25 July, 1981 in Belém, State of Pará, Brazil, is a Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Michel Prazeres's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 43 years old?
| Popular As |
Michel Richard Cunha dos Prazeres |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
43 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
25 July, 1981 |
| Birthday |
25 July |
| Birthplace |
Belem, Pará, Brazil |
| Nationality |
Brazil |
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He is a member of famous Fighter with the age 43 years old group.
Michel Prazeres Height, Weight & Measurements
At 43 years old, Michel Prazeres height is 5ft 6in and Weight 170 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5ft 6in |
| Weight |
170 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Michel Prazeres Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Michel Prazeres worth at the age of 43 years old? Michel Prazeres’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from Brazil. We have estimated
Michel Prazeres's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Fighter |
Michel Prazeres Social Network
Timeline
On February 11, 2020, news surfaced that Prazeres tested positive for anabolic agents in two out-of-competition samples on March 9, 2019. Prazeres was handed a two-year ban, making him eligible to return to competition on March 9, 2021.
Prazeres was scheduled to face Ramazan Emeev at UFC on ESPN+ 3. However, on February 4, 2019 it was reported that Emeev pulled out of the fight, citing injury. He was replaced by newcomer Ismail Naurdiev. Prazeres lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Prazeres faced Desmond Green on February 3, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 125. At the weigh-ins Prazeres weighed in at 161 pounds, 5 pounds over the lightweight non title fight upper limit of 156 pounds. As a result, the bout proceeded at a catchweight and Prazeres was fined 20 percent of his purse to Green. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Prazeres faced Zak Cummings on May 19, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 129. He won the back-and-forth fight via split decision.
Prazeres faced Bartosz Fabiński on November 17, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 140. He won the fight via guillotine choke submission in the first round.
Prazeres faced Josh Burkman on March 11, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 106. He won the fight via submission in the first round. The win also earned Prazeres his first Performance of the Night bonus award.
Prazeres was expected to face Islam Makhachev on September 2, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 115. However, Makhachev pulled out of the fight in mid-August citing injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Mads Burnell. At the weigh ins, Prazeres missed the lightweight limit of 156 pounds, coming in at 159 pounds. As a result his bout with Mads Burnell was changed to a catchweight and Prazeres was fined 20% of his purse. Prazeres won the fight by submission in the third round.
Prazeres was expected to face Tony Martin on July 23, 2016 at UFC on Fox 20. However, Martin pulled out of the fight in early July citing a neck injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer J.C. Cottrell. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Prazeres next faced Gilbert Burns on September 24, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 95. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Prazeres faced Kevin Lee on February 14, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 60. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Prazeres faced Valmir Lázaro on November 21, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Finale. He won the fight by split decision.
Prazeres faced Mairbek Taisumov on March 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 38, replacing the injured Gleison Tibau. He won the fight by dominant unanimous decision. Taisumov had multiple point deductions and the fight ended up being scored (30-25, 30-25, 30-25) in favor of Prazeres.
Upon signing with the UFC, Prazeres made his promotional debut as a short notice injury replacement on May 18, 2013 against Paulo Thiago at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Rockhold. Prazeres lost the fight by unanimous decision, giving him his first career loss.
Prazeres next fought Jesse Ronson on September 21, 2013 at UFC 165. He won the fight by a close split decision. It was his first fight outside of his native Brazil.
Prazeres began training MMA at age 12 when he watched his inspiration, Bruce Lee. His MMA career began in 2000, when he won his debut fight by submission. He went on to win his first six fights straight via stoppage. Prazeres built up an undefeated record competing in local and regional promotions across his native Brazil before signing with the UFC in early 2013.
Michel Richard Cunha dos Prazeres (born July 25, 1981) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently fighting as a welterweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
