Alex Pereira isn’t just smashing records inside the UFC Octagon; he’s making headlines outside of it as well! His latest feat is so impressive that even UFC veterans are buzzing about it. During a recent training session, middleweight contender Sean Strickland couldn’t resist grilling Pereira’s coach about the startling news he’d heard. And it’s no wonder—UFC heavyweight champ Alex Pereira has just shattered a record set by none other than Francis Ngannou, and the revelation left Strickland utterly floored.

Training alongside Pereira, Strickland had already seen firsthand the incredible power and skill that ‘Poatan’ brings to the table. But when he learned about Pereira’s latest achievement, he was taken aback. It wasn’t just the strength and ferocity that Pereira displayed in the gym; it was this jaw-dropping piece of news that truly left Strickland in awe.

Sean Strickland scared after hearing Alex Pereira broke Ngannou’s record

Strickland interacted with Cruz and Pereira after a grueling training and discussed the power of Pereira’s striking. While speaking about it he recalled how ‘Poatan’ had successfully broken a record in the PowerKube machine. He said, “When he hit me with that he hit me with a two-punch combination this mother***. Was that true when he broke that record? Was that true when he broke Francis’s power record he broke..” Cruz answered, “He not only broke that. And he was cutting weight to fight Jamahal he was like let’s play on the machine but he never knew he broke the record he was just punching for fun.”

For a long time, Ngannou was considered to be the hardest striker in UFC. When he punched the PowerKube machine in 2018 he scored 129,161 units. Many fighters tried to break this record but only light heavyweight champ ‘Chama’ could break it. He crushed the record by scoring 191,796 units, which was 62,635 units more than ‘The Predator’. 

It is safe to say why Strickland is scared to face Pereira. He was pretty scared to face the punches, especially to the chin but he still gave a warning to his opponent.

Sean Strickland warns Alex Pereira

The two-division champ who recently defended his light heavyweight title is contemplating a return to the middleweight division, stirring excitement among fans and fighters alike. Ever since Sean Strickland lost to Alex Pereira, the two have been training partners, developing a deep understanding of each other’s fighting styles and forging a strong friendship along the way. When Strickland was recently asked about Pereira’s potential move back to middleweight, his response was candid and revealing.

“As a welterweight that moved up to 185, once you get used to that weight class, the thought of going back down sounds miserable,” Strickland explained to ESPN. Known as ‘Tarzan’ in the Octagon, Strickland believes that a middleweight showdown against Dricus Du Plessis would be a more comfortable fit for Pereira, eliminating the grueling weight cuts that have plagued him in the past. Strickland vividly recalled UFC 287, where Pereira, after a tough weight cut to fight Israel Adesanya, looked unwell and ultimately lost the bout. It’s clear that Strickland’s concerns for his friend go beyond the professional; he’s genuinely worried about Pereira’s health and well-being.

Despite the challenges, Pereira has always been a reliable contender for the UFC, stepping up whenever the organization needed a last-minute fighter. So, a move back to middleweight isn’t entirely off the table. Will he make the jump down to his old division? What do you think about this potential shift? Share your thoughts in the comments below!