“ You’re Only As Good as the People That You Train With” Former UFC Champion Thinks Alex Pereira Will Reap the Rewards of Training With the Likes of Chuck Liddell

UFC 287 is drawing closer and with every passing day, the anticipation builds for the blockbuster main event. UFC 287 will see Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya face each other in their much-awaited MMA rematch. The last time these two met was at UFC 281. Israel Adesanya had to give away his belt to Alex Pereira after the Brazilian knocked out Adesanya in the fifth round, despite trailing on points. The knockout made Pereira the Middleweight champion. While the fighters prepare for the rematch, former UFC champion Michael Bisping has made some comments about Alex Pereira training with another former champion Chuck Liddell.

Alex Pereira was seen making the final adjustments going into his next fight. Training with him was none other than the legendary fighter Chuck Liddell. Lidell won the UFC Light heavyweight championship and defended it multiple times. Thus, Lidell will definitely have many things that Alex Pereira can benefit from.

Michael Bisping feels Chuck Liddell can help Alex Pereira

Alex Pereira may have a good record against Israel Adesanya, but he will not leave any gaps in his preparation. Israel Adesanya is one of the best fighters today and he will be looking to avenge his loss against Alex Pereira. Bisping, however, felt Alex Pereira’s training with Chuck Liddell will give the ‘Poatan’ the edge in his fight against Adesanya. Talking about Lidell, Bisping said, “as I say that was kind of like Chuck Liddell’s secret weapon in Camp because you’re only as good as the people that you train with now for this of course God bless to the legend Chuck Liddell is out there he’s giving some pointers to Alex Pereira.”

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Bisping explained how Alex Pereira’a coach Glover Teixeira was close to Chuck Lidell. The two used to train together and the Brazilian was once chuck Lidell’s secret weapon because of his wrestling prowess.

Alex Pereira would like to make it 4-0

Israel Adesanya would like to avenge his loss at UFC 287 but Alex Pereira would like to keep his winning streak intact. Pereira has defeated Adesnaya twice in Glory Kickboxing and once in the UFC. This makes their head-to-head record a 3-0 in favor of the ‘Poatan’.

Pereira would like to make it 4-0. The war of words between the two arch-enemies has already started. Fans are prepared for an action-packed middleweight encounter. Only time will tell who will come out victorious but both fighters are going to give it all they have. Who will you be cheering for at UFC 287? Let us know.

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