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 a familiar face in his corner when he attempts to win his middleweight title back from Dricus du Plessis at UFC 312. That’s because UFC light heavyweight champion

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 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.