After Conor McGregor withdrew from UFC 303 due to injury, Alex Pereira is stepping up on short notice again to rematch former champion Jiri Prochazka. Pereira, the current UFC light heavyweight champion, will defend his belt against Prochazka. Recently, Pereira sparred with heavyweight boxer Demsey McKean in preparation for the UFC 303 rematch, impressing MMA fans.
Alex Pereira Spars 4 Rounds With Boxer Demsey McKean Ahead of UFC 303
Pereira is set to defend his UFC light heavyweight championship against Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303 on June 29 in Las Vegas. Alex Pereira recently posted a video on YouTube showing him sparring with heavyweight boxer Demsey McKean on his YouTube channel.
Meanwhile, the UFC light heavyweight champion and McKean completed a full four-round heavy sparring session without headgear, the heavy sparring pushing Alex Pereira to another level. Pereira’s intense training for his title fight with Prochazka drew fans’ attention, with one remarking, “Poatan is massive. Research needs to be done on how he made 185.”
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Fans eagerly await UFC 303 to see his performance. Additionally, Don’t miss UFC 303: Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2, live from T-Mobile Arena during International Fight Week in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 29, 2024.
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