Zach Reese vs Michel Pereira

Zach Reese

Pro 10-4-0 (1 NC)  |  UFC 4-4-0
VS

Michel Pereira

Pro 32-15-0 (2 NC)  |  UFC 10-6-0
Age
32|32
Height
6'4"|6'1"
Reach
77"|73"
Stance
Switch|Orthodox

Career Statistics

Statistic Zach Reese Michel Pereira Edge
Striking
Sig. Strike Accuracy54.1%51.4%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min4.44.3
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min3.94.3
Strike Differential0.5/min-0.0/min
Grappling
Takedown Accuracy61.1%52.0%
Takedown Defense55.0%75.9%
Takedowns Landed/15min2.81.1
Submission Attempts/15min1.00.6
Control Time/15min2:401:20
Finishing Ability
KO/TKO % of Wins25.0%20.0%
Submission % of Wins25.0%30.0%
Decision % of Wins50.0%50.0%
Avg Fight Time6:3310:58
Secondary Stats
Knockdowns/15min0.30.3
Reversals/15min0.30.1
Edges216 even

Fight Dynamics

Career Striking Volume
Zach Reese   Michel Pereira   League median
StatisticZach ReeseMichel PereiraEdge
Fight Shape
Fight Completion Rate43.7%70.3%
Avg Fight Time6:3310:58
% Fights Inside the Distance55.6%50.0%
Strength of UFC Schedule
Opponent UFC Win % (all)51.2%63.6%
Opponent UFC Record (all)22-21 (51.2%)75-43 (63.6%)
Opponent Record (among wins)6-9 (40.0%)41-22 (65.1%)
Positional Profile
% Time at Distance (approx.)59.1%74.9%
% Time in Control17.8%8.9%
% Time Controlled23.1%16.2%
Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time43.5%35.6%
Distance Striking
Distance Sig. Landed / Min5.684.78
Distance Sig. Absorbed / Min3.734.23
Distance Striking Differential / Min+1.95+0.55
Distance Strike Accuracy50.8%48.6%
Distance Strike Defense55.8%56.2%
Power & Pressure
KDs per 100 Power Strikes0.570.63
Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed0.580.21
TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min2.580.95
TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min2.872.05
Fade Index (R3 / R1 pace)1.011.46
UFC fights only. Metrics with insufficient data show "—" and award no edge. Methodology →

Last 5 Fights (Averages)

Statistic Zach Reese Michel Pereira Edge
Sig. Strike Accuracy51.7%44.9%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min4.22.9
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min4.35.3
Takedown Accuracy66.7%40.0%
Takedown Defense60.0%66.7%
Control Time/Fight0:541:14
Edges303 even

Last 3 Fights

Zach Reese

LOSS
vs. Ryan Gandra
UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 • Jul 2026Middleweight
KO/TKO (Punch) • Rd 1, 1:15
Zach Reese5/1050%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Ryan Gandra10/2050%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:05KD 1
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Michel Pereira
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00
Zach Reese74/14850%TD 1/3Ctrl 0:47
Michel Pereira63/13248%TD 2/2Ctrl 0:48
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Jackson McVey
UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown • Nov 2025Catch Weight
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) • Rd 2, 1:38
Zach Reese32/4276%TD 3/3Ctrl 2:24
Jackson McVey56/7377%TD 0/0Ctrl 2:23
▼ Rounds

Michel Pereira

LOSS
vs. Shara Magomedov
UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres • Jun 2026Middleweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Michel Pereira35/8243%TD 0/2Ctrl 4:04KD 1
Shara Magomedov52/8561%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:53
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Zach Reese
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00
Michel Pereira63/13248%TD 2/2Ctrl 0:48
Zach Reese74/14850%TD 1/3Ctrl 0:47
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Kyle Daukaus
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang • Aug 2025Middleweight
KO/TKO (Elbows) • Rd 1, 0:43
Michel Pereira2/450%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Kyle Daukaus5/862%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:07KD 1
▼ Rounds

Common Opponents

No Common Opponents

Analysis Summary

Striking Volume: Both fighters operate at a similar pace (4.4 vs 4.3 sig str/min). Accuracy and timing will decide the striking battle.

Grappling: Zach Reese shoots at 61% accuracy but Michel Pereira stops 76% of attempts — the takedown path looks difficult. Michel Pereira shoots at 52% accuracy against Zach Reese's 55% defense — Zach Reese should keep it standing.

Finish Threat: Zach Reese finishes 50% of wins (25% KO/TKO, 25% sub). Michel Pereira finishes 50% of wins (20% KO/TKO, 30% sub).

Fight Length: Michel Pereira's fights average 10:58 vs 6:33 for Zach Reese. If this reaches the championship rounds, Michel Pereira's conditioning history becomes a factor.

Last updated: 2026-08-20 | Data source: UFCStats.com