Alex Pereira Trains Wrestling With Cain Velasquez

Alex Pereira is currently preparing for his second heavyweight contest against Sergei Pavlovich, scheduled for UFC 335 this December. During his camp, the former middleweight and light heavyweight titleholder trained with former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez at the UFC Performance Institute.

A video shared on social media shows Velasquez demonstrating techniques for navigating bodylocks, with the former NCAA Division I wrestler appearing satisfied with Pereira's ability to execute an escape. Velasquez also posted photos from the facility featuring other active heavyweights, including Johnny Walker and Sean Sharaf.

While Pereira is recognized primarily for his striking prowess, this training session focused on grappling fundamentals. Despite the collaboration, there have been no announcements regarding a potential return to professional MMA competition for the 44-year-old Velasquez.