Michel Pereira and Sean Strickland are in full swing preparing for UFC Houston, scheduled for February 21st. The Brazilian, on the preliminary card, faces Zach Reese looking to get back on the winning track. The American, who faces Anthony Hernandez in the main event, is trying to regain prominence in the division. To achieve these goals, the Xtreme Couture athletes have intensified their training.
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In a video posted to Sean Strickland 's Instagram stories , Michel Pereira is seen engaging in an intense sparring session with the former champion. In the footage, the middleweights (up to 83,9 kg) engage in a fierce 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
— JESUINO 🇹🇭🇧🇷 (@jebosio22) January 28, 2026
Brazil in the UFC Houston octagon
Besides Michel Pereira , who is trying to end a streak of three consecutive losses , Brazil will be well represented at the event. Known as the "Christian loan shark," Carlos Leal faces Chidi Njokuani , while Melquizael Costa seeks to move closer to the featherweight rankings (up to 65,7 kg) in a duel against Dan Ige.
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