Xtreme Couture head coach Eric Nicksick revealed that Strickland’s former opponent, UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, will corner him for his title fight. Pereira knocked out Strickland in the first round at UFC 276, but the pair have since linked up and trained together.

Sean Strickland will have his work cut out for him when he challenges current champion Dricus Du Plessis in a rematch for the UFC middleweight title at the upcoming UFC 312 pay-per-view (PPV) card on Feb.

UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira will be in Sean Strickland's corner for his upcoming middleweight title rematch against Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 312.

T he UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will be in Sean Strickland’s corner supporting him for his fight against Dricus Du Plessis on 8th February at Qudos Bank Arena i

Sean Strickland welcomes a former foe in Alex Pereira to join his corner of coaches for his upcoming rematch against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 312.