“Reason for 90% of Izzy’s career losses” – Latest training video of Sean Strickland has fans crediting Alex Pereira for Israel Adesanya’s defeat at UFC 293

Sean Strickland recently became the UFC middleweight champion and fans are crediting his victory to the sparring session with Alex Pereira.

“Reason for 90% of Izzy’s career losses” – Latest training video of Sean Strickland has fans crediting Alex Pereira for Israel Adesanya’s defeat at UFC 293

Alex Pereira's contribution in Sean Strickland defeating Israel Adesanya ( Image via Imago )

The UFC 293 showdown between Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya left the MMA world in awe. Strickland secured a resounding unanimous decision victory against Adesanya. Questions arose regarding the potential influence of Alex Pereira, who had previously defeated Adesanya multiple times in kickboxing and MMA. Pereira, who had trained with Strickland before, sought to address these speculations.

Strickland’s remarkable triumph over Adesanya, scheduled just four weeks before the event, stands as a historic upset in UFC history. It showcased Strickland’s undeniable talent in the middleweight division. Alex Pereira, who had previously defeated Adesanya, had engaged in sparring sessions with Strickland in the past. These training sessions were not specifically geared toward preparing Strickland for the Adesanya bout. However, the MMA community buzzed with curiosity about whether Pereira had shared valuable insights.

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Discussing the matter on his YouTube channel, Pereira provided insights into his experiences training with Strickland. He said that the few days he spent training with Sean Strickland, he got to witness his talent firsthand. Pereira said that training allowed them to be more creative. Pereira stated that this was why he believed Strickland would secure the win.

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Nevertheless, Pereira was keen to clarify his role. He emphasized that he had no direct involvement in Strickland’s victory. He credited it to Strickland’s own merit. Pereira complimented Sean saying that he is an exceptionally dedicated fighter with a unique style.

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Fans reacted to Sean Strickland’s win crediting it to the training session with Alex Pereira

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Sean Strickland defeated Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 (Image via Imago)

Sean Strickland was clearly the underdog going into the fight at UFC 293. Many fans attributed Strickland’s prior sparring sessions with Alex Pereira, Israel Adesanya‘s former rival as a factor for his victory. Here are some of the reactions from X ( previously known as Twitter):

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https://twitter.com/GomesOrl/status/1701038488445927925

While Pereira’s training sessions with Strickland offered valuable insights, Sean Strickland’s victory over Israel Adesanya was a testament to his own dedication. His skill and distinctive fighting approach won him the fight. The lopsided unanimous decision win was Strickland’s personal achievement that underscored his prowess as a fighter. Now that Strickland has become the new middleweight champion, it opens up the door to new prospective fights. Will Adesanya come for a rematch? Will Sean Strickland be successful in his first title defense? Only time will tell.

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