Watch the highlights of Michel Pereira's victory over Zack Reese at UFC Houston.

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

Rodrigo Tannuri

21/02/2026 | 23:23

Michael Pereira

Michael Pereira celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Michael Pereira He's 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.

Michael Pereira[Name], 31 years old, is a veteran of MMA and a showman in action. The Brazilian began his career in the sport in 2011, was part of several organizations, and debuted in the UFC in 2019. In the sport, the athlete built a record of 32 wins and 14 losses. His main victories were against [opponent's name]. Michal Oleksiejczuk e 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

MAIN CARD

PUBLICITY:

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Sean Strickland defeat anthony hernandez by technical knockout at 2:33 of R3

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Uros Medic derrotou Geoff neal by knockout (punches) at 1:19 of R1

PUBLICITY:

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

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Serghei Spivac derrotou Before 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.

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Michael Pereira defeated Zack Reese by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Carlos Leal derrotou Chidi Njōkuani by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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

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

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Joselyne Edwards derrotou Nora Cornolle by submission (rear naked choke) at 2min24sec of R2

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Punahele Soriano derrotou Ramiz Brahimaj by unanimous decision of the judges (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 derrotou Yadier del Valle by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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

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