Sean Strickland SPARRING Alex Pereira (UFC Fighter Training)
Sean Strickland Praises Alex Pereira's Power After Intense Sparring Session #UFC #MMA #Boxing
Sean Strickland, who last fought in a split-decision victory over Paulo Costa at UFC 302, is staying active in his training despite having no upcoming fights scheduled. This win marked Strickland’s return to the octagon after losing his middleweight title in January. Following the fight, Strickland announced he would wait for the outcome of the Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya bout before deciding his next move.
Strickland and Pereira's Training Relationship
Recently, Strickland shared a social media post from a sparring session with Alex Pereira, a fighter he previously faced in July 2022. Pereira knocked Strickland out in that bout, which earned him a title shot. Despite their past clash, Strickland and Pereira have since become friends and continue to train together. In his post, Strickland humorously questioned, “Why do you hit so hard?!” highlighting the intensity of Pereira’s striking during their sessions.
Pereira's Recent Success and Future Plans
While Strickland is on a break, Alex Pereira remains active. Last month, Pereira secured a knockout victory over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303 in Las Vegas. This fight was a replacement for the canceled Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler bout. Pereira has expressed interest in returning to the octagon later this year, with potential matchups including Magomed Ankalaev, who recently won by knockout against Johnny Walker, improving his record to 18-1-1.
Though no official date for Pereira’s next fight has been set, he has hinted at a possible December return.
What’s Next for Strickland and Pereira?
As both fighters continue their careers, fans are eager to see who Strickland and Pereira will face next. Who would you like to see them fight?