Alex Pereira Will Train With Sean Strickland for UFC 291 Clash | The MMA Hour

Alex Pereira discusses why he his trilogy MMA fight with Israel Adesanya isn’t next, his last weight cut at UFC 287, his performance, the loss, how Adesanya celebrated the knockout, if he must face Adesanya again, the airport run-in, the altitude at UFC 291, his training partner for Jan Blachowicz fight, sparring Zhilei Zhang, and more.
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[@Ar1AnX1x]

Alex is a likable dude and most importantly his fights are so entertaining, it's not fireworks like a Jiri, or Charles, or Chandler, or Gaethje fight, in how chaotic and wild they are but it's super entertaining in a very calculated but powerful way, his relaxed style and calculated and technical style mixed with being a knock-out artist makes it fun to watch in a unique way, when he knocks someone out it's like the least surprising thing for some strange reason

[@finnmarr-heenan2397]

What I like about his fights are, it allways seems like he’s just downloading and conditioning you into a trap. Plus the fact he gets rocked but recovers fast and has a hole in his game with the ground game makes it exciting, he is never far from his win condition but at any moment he can be taken down .

[@TopeA8]

It's sad how you have to explain it this way lol, as if chaotic fighters are the gold standard. It is sad that people think fights like Chandler, Gaethje is pinnacle mma lol. Do you think guys like Alex and Izzy don't know how to brawl lol? Literally ANY MMA fighter can brawl, it's not a skillset. Look at Izzy versus Gastellum lol, consider Alex's chin. Of course these guys could brawl like Nate Diaz if they wanted to, but they are ABOVE it. It's like asking Lebron to play at the level of Westbrook or asking Jeff Bezos to do ecommerce like some random youtuber. Of course they can, but why would they? It is the job of fans to learn more about the sport, not for fighters to dumb themselves down. This is not aimed at you, it's just sad that you have to say it, is all I am saying.

[@thelastmarketbender8656]

I love your comment I can't even add to it you stated what's wrong with the mass mindset

[@jennieramm880]

@@TopeA8did you leave out jiri and Charles because they reached the pinnacle of the sport?

[@Skipjj]

Cuz he’s a monster. I’d be more surprised who he couldn’t ko

[@lebraa]

Best walkout in the history of mma/kickboxing

[@MMADeebo]

Agreed ! it’s so badass . And ima Izzy fan . Alex has the best walkout in ever

[@thelastmarketbender8656]

Best walkout on a specific night or every time Alex does it? Coz that Izzy Rob part 1 walkout was hmmmm yeah

[@AcknowledgeB]

@@thelastmarketbender8656 every time. The only other person who can compete is Khamzat.

[@Skipjj]

@@AcknowledgeB & Conor

[@jovedo27]

​@MMA Deebo what does being an izzy fan have to do with it?

[@jgjfdfh1224]

Sean Strickland and Chris Curtis have very good take down defence, so training with them actually might be the best choice for Pereira.

[@AA-bh3bz]

They also have very good morals and are very kind and humble people. Superb role models as well and speak fluent Portuguese. This is a fantastic opportunity for Alex.

[@opiates8777]

@@AA-bh3bz💀

[@mrshedaldossari7642]

@@AA-bh3bz 🤣🤣🤣 your points are way more important than “tHeY hAvE GoOd TaKeDoWn dEfeNsE “ 😂

[@TmBeast17]

or training with jon jones, they'd sharpen each other up really nicely

[@monkeyboy275bobo8]

@@AA-bh3bz Didnt know Strickland spoke portuguese.

[@mugen05]

As a brazilian I want to congratulate Plinio, the translator, that did a very good job!

[@michael95621]

Alex learning English from Sean Strickland is going to be a huge mistake 🤣🤣🤣. Sean learning striking from Alex would be super helpful for Sean. If he can get Sean to stop holding his hands right in front of his chin Sean will be an even bigger threat. Sean is never head hunting so if he tightens his defense it would be very interesting to see.

[@jacksdad734]

Alex gonna drop a hard R for sure. Seans gonna tell him it means “buddy”.

[@412pgh2]

Strickland actually has some of the best striking defense in MW history. A huge kickboxer with a mean left hook seems to beat just about anybody lol.

[@canalufcfight]

the word poatan would learn in seconds would be "fuc*king" every time Sean says the same thing

[@2stroketyson79]

or a huge plus lmao

[@masbodycheck3219]

@@jacksdad734 Strickland is going to convert alex back to being an alcoholic 😂.

[@isseisse]

Alex is a great fighter and a gentleman a real G

[@tony56234]

Bro how can you hate this guy. He a respectful and humble dude I'm a fan

[@josiericaro3347]

If he can learn English the trilogy with Izzy will be massive

[@jostincarazovargas8453]

En 205 sería un ko para Izzy, el nunca peleará con Alex en 205

[@Rangerdomal]

why? lol , they will fight and not do a rap battle

[@cundionfire]

@@Rangerdomal lmao

[@2stroketyson79]

Then he can say I MUST BREAK YOU! lmao

[@thefourfourfour9512]

English is a gutter tongue. Izzy should learn Portuguese... but he too dumb

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

Love the fact Alex and Sean are going to be training together, I really like both guys a lot in the sport. Both are great for MMA as a whole, and both are tough as nails.

[@Hanashi_mma]

Gonna need to see that interaction with him and strickland

[@CJM23]

Ariel it's so annoying how you ask if he's mad at you to feed your ego.

[@jre4255]

For real. He sounds like a hurt ex girlfriend or something.

[@kcyoung598]

its a legit and respectful question... u morons. lol

[@grantkeller1963]

Worst journalist in the industry by far

[@jaysizzle7777]

He's always got some weird passive aggressiveness going on. It's is pretty strange to ask that in the beginning of an interview

[@oddmetre]

He always has to make sure every fighter likes him, it's annoying and honestly unprofessional

[@viralclipz225]

Alex style is so fun to watch and just ballsy asf

[@KimonoKenny]

Dude Sean is gonna teach Alex all the obscene things he would say to Izzy at a press conference xD

[@oktagoncirkusmma8280]

in my opinion, he will surprise and defeat Blachowicz, Pereira is huge, every fight is different, the fact that Izzy took him to the ground means nothing, math in mma does not work! :)

[@tus-ck1hw]

izzy took him down=yan can take down more easy

[@tus-ck1hw]

izzy took him down is mean nothing??it means everything 😂😂alex have zero grappling and wrestling

[@thetruthseeker8142]

The take downs are definitely a factor and i love alex

[@mrspiff6955]

That’s some serious coping. Jan is massive for 205 and will likely destroy Alex.

[@cheetonation]

@@mrspiff6955 literally said in my opinion. i think ur the one coping at how good pereira is lol

[@El-gordo_]

The champ 🐐

[@tus-ck1hw]

dana white privilege😊

[@canalufcfight]

No more

[@codescross7042]

Can’t believe I saw Alex Pereira cooked a chicken nugget one day on the BBQ in Brazil. He said that he wanted to try McDonald’s one day, but not yet because of the weight class. He is a very cheeky young man and I hope he can use his bowel motions to the best of he’s ability.

[@zakhriskin1602]

This comment is very funny. Thank you! Obrigado!

[@edgardavidd_]

Obrigado pela tradução mestre Plínio 🙌🙏

[@opietaylor5778]

That weight cut prob has a lot to do with him getting hurt so bad. Let the man be healthy and happy stop pressuring him to fight 185 he’s don’t want ppl thinking bad stuff so stop making him feel like he has to fight 185 and fight Izzy again and all that. No

[@omarrezk1973]

Yea I agree, he’s a big mf.

[@dogestranding5047]

People always talked about weight cuts as an advantage like some 200 lb mf cutting down to 155. Now it’s seen as a disadvantage. If so, why do fighters do it anyways?

[@monkeyboy275bobo8]

@@dogestranding5047 Insecurity. Colby for example doesnt cut because he knows he is better anyway.

[@tomjegs___]

@@dogestranding5047 There are both pros _and_ cons to it…

[@dallasalexander8112]

alex a cool dude

[@tsquirrel8675]

Sean is smart for training with Alex, doesn't hurt to train with a good kickboxer

[@clkgtr12]

even if i was izzy id wanna train with him

[@Don-xr9cw]

hill hurt if he spars like he usually does 💤

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

Alex and Sean became friends after their fight , I love seeing that Sean is a real one and a great training partner everyone loves him at XC in Vegas

[@TelvinKipapa]

Greatest Combat Athlete Ever!

[@xftbllplyr2091]

You misspelled Cejudo and Overeem

[@rp962]

guy is biggest in his division yet lean, toughest face yet most honest smile, silent yet very precise with words.

[@bobby6204]

Alex is a good addition to the UFC looking forward to seeing the rest of his fights. That aside, I hope Jan gets it done!!!! Big fan of the polish power!

[@itsAlexd00d]

What I never really understood is that if you watch the first fight between Alex and Izzy, Izzy never really took Alex down... yes he held him there.. but he didn't shoot and take him down. Alex attempted to trip Izzy and ended up on bottom position. Actually... if you watch the fight Alex actually shot for a take down and was successful...

[@enriqued8220]

Yeah people forget about these small details but they matter.

[@thelastmarketbender8656]

I agree but can you clarify for me, Alex goes for a kick, Izzy catches it and moves in to a body lock(I don't know what Izzys intention was), in that body lock Alex initiates the trip and yes Styles changes the momentum in mid air to end up in top Looks like Izzy wanted a take down also but I'm just a causal

[@dammaguy1286]

Bruh...this is exactly what I was explaining to some dumb fools in the comment section. These izzy meat riders are soo dumb bruh. They watched the fight and still don't know what happened lol.

[@dominiceliakim4617]

coulda woulda...Izzy controlled his wrists and beat him the remainder of the round

[@Smellikenapalm]

That’s right Alex successfully took down Izzy at the end of round 2, I would’ve loved to have one more minute to that round

[@federalgodson]

Him learning English from Strickland is a disaster

[@aidandeege4088]

Brother, you have it all wrong. Now he will know how to play the villain and appeal in the most raw way possible 😂

[@FinnMMA]

it couldnt be any better hahahah

[@brendynblackfyre]

you know Ariel loved that last answer :D

[@jasonred3874]

Jan against Ankalaev was fighting slow, he is not the same than against Izzy at the time. Do not expect Jan to take Alex down so easily this time..

[@tus-ck1hw]

hahhahaha yan take him to deep ocean 100% you little brazilian

[@hakaishinkage9899]

Ankalaev was a hard counter to Jan. In Alex's case it's the opposite Jan won't be forced into a slow fight

[@jasonred3874]

@@tus-ck1hw lmao, i am not brazilian sir

[@mrspiff6955]

Jan was slow and almost crippled Ankalaev? Are you ok?

[@user-nv2wt4hi8t]

Jan won 3 rounds to 2 (with Ank possibly getting a 10-8 in round 5). He landed the bigger shots on Ank in round 1 and began brutalising his leg even more in the subsequent rounds. How was he slow?

[@edgardavidd_]

Show parabéns pelo trabalho 🙌

[@zragdna6347]

Heartfelt

[@Seanw-ij7yx]

u guys all misunderstood. its sean whos learning english from alex.

[@MMADeebo]

What if Alex and Sean Strickland end up the new Khamzat and Darren till 😂😂😂😂

[@2stroketyson79]

I wont be mad lol

[@musclefitacademia9298]

Translate this please Sou fã do Alex mas infelizmente nada que o Adesanya faça seria melhor que esse nocaute, Alex jamais havia sido desligado! Na torcida por Alex mas adesanya vai fugir dessa luta pois nada pode ser melhor do que na última luta

[@jackmesteir6881]

Just put this in Google Translate, I'm a fan of Alex but unfortunately nothing Adesanya does would be better than this knockout, Alex had never been shut down! Cheering for Alex but adesanya will run away from this fight because nothing can be better than the last fight

[@razrsliq7623]

thats a funny way to think. Another fight between Adesanya vs Perreira will definitely be vetter than the last because they are 2 great fighters.

[@ghfacta2]

This dude not being able to work a simple Google translate reminds me of Chael's "I didn't know they had computers in Brazil" bit 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@NamTran-rv4bo]

I’m sure Alex just loved talking about Izzy for the first 17 min of the interview lol

[@stumaster9514]

W subtitles You know what i mean Loved it

[@Ar1AnX1x]

"how do you feel about the knock-out? does it sting? does it hurt your feefees? do you ever cry at night? did you feel embarrassed by it? hurts your feelings to watch the tape and see your head bouncing off the canvas? do you need therapy, because I know a good therapist, do you want to cry on my shoulder?" -Ariel

[@zakhriskin1602]

Ariel is that you?

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

Typical Ariel trying to start drama

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

Ariel is a self centred lowlife within the sport unfortunately, he had the world at his feet in terms of becoming the best journalist within the sport... but instead chose to be egotistical, sadly.

[@thafightgame5383]

How many times do fighters have to tell Ariel it’s not respectful to ask their weight ? He’s disrespectful then acts all sorry when called out on things he knows what he’s doing

[@nuwansampath7348]

So Glad to see Aex in good mood

[@hok114]

I’m still fuming that Alex got overzealous against Izzy😞

[@dammaguy1286]

Yeah man but it happens, bro I didn't talk to anyone for days cuz my boi got knocked out lmao, it was hard for me but I'm sure he is gonna beat jan.

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

Can you blame him he beat Izzy 3 times , learning experience you can't be doing that agianst Jan

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

​@@dammaguy1286 idk this is a dangerous fight to take 3 months after you got flatlined Jan is one of the best strikers and heavy hitters in the ufc

[@hok114]

@@dammaguy1286 yea very risky the upside of this fight is that yan is old and slowing down but I’m sure he can still power thru with takedowns and I don’t think he’s gonna play the stand up game with Alex

[@dammaguy1286]

@@hok114 jan can crack man, if he lands a good shot he might put his lights out. And let's not forget alex is quite hittable, but I hope alex finds a way to win.

[@razrsliq7623]

It makes sense for Alex Perreira to move up to 205 especially after getting KOd at 185. His body is stronger and wouldn't feel the after effects of a KO when he moves up

[@talkingfights]

respect

[@moosebrandon8665]

That's a real man

[@wermzer1312]

This guy was great on G4. I miss that show.

[@bobforeman8924]

this guy was never on g4

[@LiberachiBB]

Wait what

[@jeffbruno847]

@@bobforeman8924 He's trying to tie Kevin Pereira to Alex Pereira I guess is the joke.

[@bobforeman8924]

@@jeffbruno847 thanks

[@8301TheJMan]

This would be an awesome fight if it was pushed back at least another 2 more months, but as it stands now - I'm worried this is too quick of a turnaround for Alex after recently suffering such a bad ko, similar to what happened to Tua following his devastating ko against Cyril and then getting ko'd extremely quickly by Sergei. I still think he has a very good shot at winning, especially cuz Jan isn't the same guy he was even just a couple years ago, but we shall see. Either way - ill be rooting for him to come out on top!

[@dammaguy1286]

Yeah man no one's talking about his quick turn around, I get it alex is gonna turn 36 next month and wants to get that belt but he ain't that old for light heavyweight and its a risky fight for him, what if he loses then what.

[@deleqtronica8733]

​@@dammaguy1286hes making up for all the years he spent out of the UFC. Im a big Poatan fan so ive convinced myself hes going to be okay since he doesnt have to cut so much weight.

[@bulldogger1467]

Would be very smart to train at xtreme couture those fighters tend to develop excellent takedown defense

[@razrsliq7623]

Sean Strickland teaching Alex Perreira English is hilarious 😂

[@Nontoxicz]

Remember when Ariel said he would stomp on Pereiras kids head?

[@shar2395]

Don't wrong him tbh

[@enzoschulmeister8625]

Really???? Wtf man

[@Freko2011]

True

[@deeallen6322]

Let’s go champ

[@cody3335]

alex is top 5 in LHW without a doubt i really hope he has a prosperous experience in that division.

[@Automotiveeverything]

Shoutout from east la

[@mugen11120]

Yuck

[@opietaylor5778]

Stop asking him to go down to 185! Have you seen him?? Tyson fury is like 6’8 and he was like the same size as him. Barely shorter. He’s huge. He’s not 6’4 like ufc says. 6’6 atleast. Let the man be healthy.

[@viralclipz225]

He’s 6 5 and got a massive head with a tall fight posture he stands tall while Izzy has a more blades crouched stance so he seems wayyy taller

[@viralclipz225]

@@chrism6446 I’m 6 4 and iv met Izzy he’s definitely 6 4

[@Runnit12]

@@chrism6446 Izzy is definitely 6’4 Alex is 6’6

[@zacheryjackson]

Izzy is 6 2 alex is 6 3.5

[@zacheryjackson]

@I'll be damned if I ain't handsome lol

[@sandal69247]

Love Pereira but fighting 3 months after being knocked out cold is not very smart. Shouldn't the commission have suspended him for at least 6 months?

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

Right I'm worried about him , I'm suprised the Commison approved of it too but it's NSAC so I'm not suprised they're the worst commison in America

[@xftbllplyr2091]

He appealed the ruling and the commission sends a doctor to look at him and he checked out.

[@iamjp1]

100%. i don't like it. hopefully jan doesn't ko him

[@habby007]

Just hope alex will become champion in Lhw division..

[@bitmantv3660]

No ego in his camp full respect to Alex

[@Surfboard144]

Ariel speaks for the people!! Immediately with that first question

[@rnason3504]

Main character for sure

[@darvinmijatovic2015]

Alex 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JACK_DANIELS9]

Good team

[@ldisman]

Training with the best

[@NeilSteel]

Charma 🔥

[@closinginonclosure]

Translator is about as lazy and loose with the translation as he is with his diet. Taking so many liberties when telling Alex what Ariel said and when going back to English and telling Ariel what Alex said.

[@aprendizeremita]

100%

[@MrVirtuezzz]

You guys should really start putting the names of translators somewhere in the description at least

[@jasperhart1188]

Top asking him about his lode, I wanna know about his grinde, his beat a mfkr up power😊

[@brandonreynolds2719]

Damn I’m late lol didn’t even see this upload

[@Ar1AnX1x]

if this was like 3 years ago I'd be sure Blachowicz can beat him specially coming off of a knockout after 3 months, but I think Jan is getting slower and he's definitely old now, Jan is one of the best strikers and he can hang with Alex unless he's too old now and age is wearing on him, but we'll see, he could look pretty much as good as always but I'm surprised no one mentions his age.

[@OfficialMidnightRuby]

I would disagree. He looked great against Ankalaev in the striking department.

[@DirtyTalkTv]

Aries tals about Israel for 20 mins, shut up and talk about he's next fight

[@razrsliq7623]

The UFC matchups are looking exciting. Rob Whittaker vs Dricus DP winner gets Izzy. Isreal Adesanya should fight the winner of Alex Perreira vs Jan Blachowich at 205 for another side mission.

[@Art-vz6qh]

If you can't beat em join em

[@kYA00h]

striklands is a press conference coach now? he is good at it though

[@dhedges1340]

Auto translate subtitles makes this a lot better

[@kahok5ownage]

Could you imagine being the interpreter here? Ariel says things in the most convoluted way sometimes

[@ShadeViking7]

⚡💯

[@alechendrix9367]

Love it

[@caylanhuang106]

Alex is actually such a nice guy. Not saying he letting adesanya go but the fact that he chose this coming path is just way more worth it to dominate 1 weight class and get over it and dominate another will be the ultimate plan to upbring his legacy as opposed to just keep chasing adesanya. Why be a 1 division champ when you can be a 2 division. When everything all set he will be known as one of the top champions that became champ in multiple weight class shall he win the 205 strap

[@mynameisnotimportant7336]

Izzy fan here and I like Alex a lot.

[@budthechud9795]

Alex is gonna smash it at light heavyweight without the devastating and depleting weight cut.

[@moelarrycurly708]

The only way Izzy hurt Alex in both title fights was a strike behind the ear and temple . The scull is very thin in that area and its easier to rattle the brain.

[@maxf6304]

Alex has no enemies

[@danielwatson1521]

If Alex started weight training he’d be a beast at 205

[@GuyMpofu]

lol The instigator.

[@CSD793]

I like both athletes but at the end of the day Alex should be somewhat thankful for Izzy. They were both self made champs in kickboxing but Izzy had to fight a lot more to get to be champion in the UFC whereas Alex only had to fight a few times and then he was put into the title match just for his past with the champ. Now he’s only going to be in big fights. He didn’t have earn it as much in MMA and that’s thanks to Izzy entertaining that fight in the first place

[@NameLess-tg2qu]

why doesn't anyone talk about a rematch after the Kai Kara-France "loss"

[@charliec2966]

BC Bryan Campbell's favorite word is " POATAN". His sidekick Luke Thomas kinda stinks.

[@Re-leafLLC]

Beneil is my favorite person in mma

[@TysonKyle88]

Hes really about to lose training with that dude. Also Ariel is that kid that never fought anyone but always instigated the fights.

[@cardude1992]

I hate that Alex and Jan are fighting. I love them both. Elite specimens. They both deserve a title shot.

[@jackkelley5681]

I feel like Ariel asks the same questions several times and just phrases them differently

[@marius4608]

Dude. Ask him about something else! 😅 all the time the Israel questions! 😂😂

[@madryckireal]

Good look with that hahah

[@drs2532]

What i dont understand about Izzy is that he said the fight before was an early stoppage and risked putting himself back in the same position he lost his belt to being wobbled... just doubt your gameplan was to risk a stoppage again even 1% Alex could have just kneed him.. again

[@idavidp2895]

half the interview is about adesanya come on bro

[@dagreatstoney.5869]

Alex is top dude

[@veluta2549]

1:24 of course he instigates

[@jasonred3874]

Strickland is more smart than we thought 😏

[@anarchy1090]

More smart

[@Nozylatten]

Smarter my guy.

[@dilarch5957]

Smarterer*

[@Nozylatten]

@@dilarch5957 NO lmao

[@tus-ck1hw]

what a smart guy he think can beat glory 2 weightclass champion 😂😂

[@JAYCEE-xm5dd]

Ariel has a lot of bass in his voice when it’s not in person

[@rustyshaklferd1897]

Better spend most of your time working on grappling. You’re already a good enough striker.

[@TheEwokExplorer]

How could training with Sean Strickland possibly help Alex prepare for a fight with Jan? Styles are very different. Strickland has that barely amateur boxing style whereas Jan has a much more diverse skillset with way more power and diversity.

[@Noisycowonline]

Sean's reputation won't suffer much once people see Abus in action this Sat 7/1. No shame falling to a much better opponent. I would say the only MW fighters that have a chance are Robert, Izzy and of course Khamzat. My guess is the UFC already has the contract ready for Abus vs Khamzat in the UAE. October fight already warming up in the bullpen. The UFC knows exactly what they are doing here. No decision win for Sean if you get my drift. Probably the call out post fight Saturday by Abus. The billionaire crowd is going to go nuts and Abus and Khamzat will be paid extremely well. Main card. The winner then gets the Izzy fight.

[@Mr.JackDanial]

Lmaooo Alex says he’s gonna learn English from Sean Strickland 😂😂

[@jamesparker1830]

Ariel was asking for an arse kicking at the start of the interview

[@quartzite4845]

Aaaah how is Sean Strichnine going to benefit your Camp Big Guy?😂