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 st