Check out this post on Instagram. It’s a glimpse into something special.
Ever seen those Instagram placeholders? They’re quirky. Little grey boxes and circles pretending to be pictures and profiles. Kinda cute, in a digital, abstract-art sort of way.
Now, onto something less abstract and more heartwarming. Michel Pereira, that flashy fighter we all know? Turns out, he’s also got a heart as big as his fight game.
He’s been out there in the Rio Grande do Sul region, helping out with the flood relief efforts. Yes, the very same place that’s been hit hard by floods recently. Pereira’s been sharing updates on his Instagram, showing him rescuing animals and doing his bit to help. He’s even started a crowdfunding campaign. Talk about being a hero outside the cage!
“The last few days have been tough,” he admits. But he’s finding satisfaction in helping out. The images he’s been sharing? Heartbreaking, yet inspiring. “Scary scenes,” he says, “like something out of a movie.” But he’s determined. “We’re going to win this fight,” he declares.
The situation’s grim, with the death toll reportedly hitting 149. Over 100 people are missing, and more than 600,000 have been displaced. It’s a disaster affecting over 2.1 million people in Brazil.
Despite all this, Pereira fought recently in his home country, submitting Ihor Potieria in the first round at UFC 301 in Rio. And though there’s talk of him facing Roman Dolidze next, Pereira’s focus seems to be on the relief efforts.
Oh, and there’s more Instagram content to check out. Pereira’s been active, sharing not just his relief efforts but also bits of his life and training. Each post is a window into the life of a fighter who’s as compassionate as he is tough.
So, next time you’re scrolling through Instagram, maybe stop by @michelpereiraufc’s profile. It’s not just fights and training; it’s a story of resilience, compassion, and the fight beyond the cage.