'BMF Style': Michel Pereira engages in striking exchanges against former champion in training for UFC Houston.

Michael Pereira in action in Ultimate. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

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the preparation of Michael Pereira e Sean Strickland He's in full swing preparing for UFC Houston, scheduled for February 21st. The Brazilian fighter is scheduled for the preliminary card and will face... Zach Reese in search of getting back on the winning track. Meanwhile, the American, who faces... anthony hernandez In the main event, they are trying to regain prominence in the category. To achieve these goals, the Xtreme Couture athletes have intensified their training pace.

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In a video posted to his stories Sean Strickland, Michael Pereira The footage shows the fighters engaging in an intense sparring session with the former champion. In the images, the middleweights (up to 83,9 kg) go for a frank exchange of blows, in a confrontation in the best 'BMF' style.

Watch Michel Pereira and Sean Strickland train for UFC Houston.

What a BEAUTIFUL sparring session between Michel and Strickland! pic.twitter.com/5Spm9xV623

— JESUIN 🇹🇭🇧🇷 (@jebosio22) January 28, 2026

Brazil in the UFC Houston octagon

Besides Michael Pereira, which attempts to end a sequence of three losses For the second consecutive year, Brazil will be well represented at the event. Known as the "Christian usurer," Carlos Leal measures forces against Chidi Njōkuani, While Melquizael Costa seeks to move closer to the featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) rankings in a duel against Dan Ige.