Alex Pereira gets some work in with Cain Velasquez

Alex Pereira got a lesson from Cain Velasquez.

By Tim Edwards · Yahoo

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Alex Pereira trained wrestling with former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez ahead of UFC 335.
Pereira is scheduled to face heavyweight contender Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335 in December.
The bout marks Pereira's second career appearance in the UFC heavyweight division.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez released footage of himself training wrestling with Alex Pereira ahead of Pereira's upcoming bout. Pereira is currently preparing for his heavyweight matchup against Sergei Pavlovich, scheduled to take place at UFC 335 in December.

The upcoming fight marks the second heavyweight contest for Pereira, who previously captured UFC championships in both the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. The training session with Velasquez focuses on wrestling preparation as Pereira continues his run in the heavyweight division.

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Alex Pereira gets some work in with Cain Velasquez

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