UFC Fight Night: Reese vs Pereira - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Zach Reese, known as "Savage," is going head-to-head against Michel Pereira, the "Demolidor," at UFC Fight Night in Houston, Texas. The three-round cruiserweight bout will take place at the Toyota Center and serves as part of the undercard for the main event featuring Sean Strickland against Anthony Hernandez.

Both fighters bring a wealth of experience to this battle. Zach Reese holds a professional record of 10 wins and two losses. Born in Houston, he packs a punch hailing from Shiner, Texas. His opponent, Pereira from Brazil, brings an impressive tally of 31 wins to 14 losses. While Reese faces someone with more experience in Pereira, his local support may serve as extra motivation.

What time is Zach Reese vs Michel Pereira fight

Live coverage for the Zach Reese vs Michel Pereira main card will start at 05:00 PM EST on Paramount+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

The UFC Fight Night event will take place on February 21, 2026, at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The event starts at 07:40 PM EST. This event features a cruiserweight bout between Reese and Pereira. They will compete in a three-round fight as part of the undercard. The main event of the night is Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez.

Please note that the ring walk time for Reese vs Pereira may vary depending on how long the earlier fights last. Viewers should check local listings for start times in their respective countries to ensure they don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Zach Reese

• Nationality: USA
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 193 cm
• Reach: 193 cm
• Total Fights:
• Record: 10 / 2 / 0,

Michel Pereira

• Nationality: Brazil
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 186 cm
• Reach: 186 cm
• Total Fights:
• Record: 31 / 14 / 0,

Zach Reese is fighting Michel Pereira in a cruiserweight match with no belts or titles on the line.

Zach Reese, known as "Savage," has garnered a record of 10 wins and 2 losses since turning professional. His fighting prowess is evident, but he hasn't competed against high-profile opponents recently. Previous matchups had competitors with varying records but lower fight counts, suggesting a challenge in keeping up with seasoned fighters like Pereira.

Michel Pereira, "Demolidor," boasts an impressive track record of 31 wins and 14 losses. His history includes facing high-caliber opponents, marking him as the more seasoned fighter. Given his experience, Reese might struggle to dominate in this clash.

Zach Reese vs Michel Pereira Betting Odds

• Underdog: Zach Reese : 2.4 (+140)
• Favorite: Michel Pereira : 1.7 (-150)

How and where to watch the Zach Reese vs Michel Pereira Fight

You can watch Zach Reese vs Michel Pereira via Paramount+.

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Zach Reese vs Michel Pereira Fight Card

• Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez
• Geoff Neal vs Uros Medic
• Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa
• Serghei Spivac vs Ante Delija
• Jacobe Smith vs Josiah Harrell
• Zach Reese vs Michel Pereira
• Chidi Njokuani vs Carlos Leal
• Ode Osbourne vs Alibi Idiris
• Alden Coria vs Luis Gurule
• Nora Cornolle vs Joselyne Edwards
• Ramiz Brahimaj vs Punahele Soriano
• Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani vs Phil Rowe
• Yadier del Valle vs Jordan Leavitt
• Carli Judice vs Juliana Miller