Latest footage shows that one of the unlikely friendships in MMA continues to be going strong.
Alex Pereira famously knocked out Sean Strickland during his rise through the UFC middleweight ranks.
Since their fight in July 2022, they’ve turn into firm friends who ceaselessly spar with one another.
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Watch Alex Pereira and Sean Strickland trade blows
Alex Pereira recently shared footage of the ultimate 12 seconds of his spar with Sean Strickland.
Because the clock ticked right down to 10 seconds, Strickland stomped his feet to initiate a transient brawl.
Pereira gleefully pressed forward and threw big shots with their hands down until the ultimate bell rang.
Strickland tried to stay within the pocket and land counters, however it was clear he was still very concerned with protecting himself in that moment.
“He got me to drop my hand,” the middleweight contender said post-spar.
“At that moment, I just said ‘nah dude, we’re done.’”
Alex Pereira and Sean Strickland are set for title fights
Alex Pereira and Sean Strickland will each bid to win UFC belts in the following few months.
Up first, Strickland will attempt to turn into a two-time middleweight champion on May 9.
The 35-year-old will square off against Khamzat Chimaev within the major event of UFC 328.
A month later, Pereira will co-headline the eagerly anticipated UFC White House card.
‘Poatan’ will attempt to turn into a three-weight champion when he takes on Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title on June 14.