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Michel Pereira made peace with victory by defeating his training partner via split decision in the UFC.

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Michel Pereira celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Michel Pereira is doing well. At UFC Houston, an event held this Saturday (21), the Brazilian ended his three-fight losing streak by beating Zack Reese by split decision. With his return to winning ways, the athlete breathes a sigh of relief in the company and seeks to rediscover himself in the middleweight division.

Michel Pereira , 31, is a veteran MMA fighter and showman in action. The Brazilian began his career in the sport in 2011, fought in several organizations, and debuted in the UFC in 2019. In the sport, he has built a record of 32 wins and 14 losses. His main victories were over Michal Oleksiejczuk and Santiago Ponzinibbio.

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Michel's first round was exuberant. The Brazilian showed all his quality on his feet, startled Reese with punches and kicks, and even scored a knockdown. In the second round, the "Flying Paraense" also had good moments, but saw the American grow and gain confidence. In the third and final round, the pace of the fight didn't drop. The athletes exchanged blows with everything they had, with Reese having a slight advantage.

UFC Houston Results

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Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Sean Strickland defeats Anthony Hernandez by technical knockout at 2:33 of round 3.

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Uros Medic defeated Geoff Neal by knockout (punches) at 1:19 of round 1.

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Melquizael Costa defeated Dan Ige by technical knockout (spinning kick and punches) at 4:56 of round 1.

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Serghei Spivac defeated Ante Delija by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jacobe Smith defeated Josiah Harrell by knockout (punches) at 3:01 of round 1.

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Michel Pereira defeated Zack Reese by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Carlos Leal defeated Chidi Njokuani by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alibi Idiris defeated Ode Osbourne by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alden Coria defeated Luis Gurule by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Joselyne Edwards defeated Nora Cornolle by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:24 of round 2.

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Punahele Soriano defeated Ramiz Brahimaj by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani defeated Phil Rowe by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Jordan Leavitt defeated Yadier del Valle by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Flyweight (up to 65,7 kg): Carli Judice defeated Juliana Miller by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

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