"Before our fight, I saw him differently. But once he stepped into the Octagon, you could see it on his face, he was a different guy. He is a warrior. The first time we trained together was after our fight. I learned a lot from those sessions; he's got a lot of experience. He knows his craft. He's always moving forward, firing that jab. That's a great weapon he has."
"Everyone knows that I'm rooting for Sean Strickland. He's got to stay composed, keep pressing forward, stay alert, watch out for the takedowns, and use his jab and front kick. I'm really excited and motivated for this fight, and I hope he gets the win."
Sean Strickland will challenge Khamzat Chimaev for the middleweight title at UFC 328 on May 9. Alex Pereira, who previously fought Strickland, is now a cornerman and supporter. Pereira praises Strickland's jab and believes it will be crucial against Chimaev's wrestling. He reflects on their training sessions, noting Strickland's warrior spirit and experience. Pereira expresses excitement for the fight and hopes for Strickland's victory, emphasizing the importance of composure and strategy during the match.
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