UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira is getting some all-star help forward of his return.
‘Poatan’ has been out of motion since his conflict with Israel Adesanya final November. Whereas the bout was the primary time the middleweights competed within the cage, they shared the kickboxing ring twice prior. Of their two matchups, the Brazilian picked up the victory.
In the primary occasion of UFC 281 final November, Pereira made it 3-0 within the collection in opposition to Adesanya. Trailing on the scorecards heading into the fifth and remaining spherical, the Brazilian wanted a end and received one. Pereira unleashed a ruthless mixture in opposition to the fence, forcing the referee to halt the competition. With the win, Adesanya’s historic title reign was over.
Months on from that conflict in New York, the 2 are able to run it again. Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya are set to headline UFC 287 in Miami subsequent month, and a few huge names are slated for the cardboard. For instance, welterweight contenders Jorge Masvidal and Gilbert Burns are set to collide within the co-main occasion.
Forward of the rematch within the octagon, the Brazilian champion is getting some huge assist. Lower than two weeks out from UFC 287, Pereira posted a video to his Twitter account exhibiting him working with two former champions whereas in a sparring session on the gymnasium.
These two champions had been former light-heavyweight titleholders, Chuck Liddell and Glover Teixeira. The latter is understood to be very shut with Pereira and determined to herald ‘The Iceman’ to the combo. On the publish, the Brazilian acknowledged that he was completely happy to have Liddell alongside for his final changes earlier than UFC 287.
Final changes with @ChuckLiddell for my combat at #UFC287 pic.twitter.com/ibhlTTYwun
— Alex “Poatan” Pereira (@AlexPereiraUFC) March 27, 2023
“Final changes with @ChuckLiddell for my combat at #UFC287″
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