Sean Strickland Joins Alex Pereira for UFC 307 Camp, Sends Message to Dricus du Plessis

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is teaming up with Alex Pereira for the latter’s upcoming title defense in Salt Lake City.

Pereira will defend the UFC light heavyweight title against up-and-coming Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 on Oct. 5. He returns to the octagon after two successful title defenses this year, including one at UFC 303, on several weeks’ notice.

En route to a two-weight UFC title, Pereira knocked out Strickland at UFC 276, a stunning victory in his third UFC appearance. Four months later, he captured the UFC middleweight title by defeating Israel Adesanya at UFC 281.

After their brief encounter, Pereira and Strickland have become friends in recent years. The two teams have trained together, including before their match against Adesanya.

Strickland will be a key presence in Pereira’s camp ahead of the light heavyweight champion’s fight against his former Syndicate MMA teammate.