"Kicking off the UFC Houston main card, Brazil's Michel Pereira was paired up with Zach Reese in a fight fans no doubt hoped would set off a powder keg. "Demolidor" had fallen on hard times, with the popular welterweight having lost three straight. Reese let loose with some cracking leg kicks early, but Pereira timed one, coming over the top with a punch."
"Pereira landed a couple of solid knees early in round two, sending Reese reeling. He put Reese on the fence after that, but couldn't keep him there. A third knee came in an exchange moments later, but Reese then landed an eye poke. The fingers were extended, though it was more of a rake. Off the restart, things go scrappy, and Reese found himself bloodied. The visual wasn't good, but Reese would actually start flowing a little."
Michel Pereira faced Zach Reese kicking off the UFC Houston main card. Reese began with heavy leg kicks, but Pereira countered with a punch and a right that briefly floored Reese before allowing him to rise. Pereira landed a front kick and secured a takedown to close a strong first round. In round two Pereira landed several knees, put Reese on the fence, and a later exchange included an eye poke. Multiple questionable low blows and an accidental head clash affected the bout. A scrappy third round featured stand-and-bang trading, with Pereira maintaining energy and control.
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