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Alex Pereira trains with Cain Velasquez ahead of UFC 335 fight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 5:59 AM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

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Alex Pereira is training with Cain Velasquez as he prepares for his bout against Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335. The match is part of an important co-main event that could influence Pereira's standing in the heavyweight title picture. Velasquez shared footage of their training session, focusing on body lock techniques. This training is crucial as Pereira seeks to enhance his wrestling and grappling skills against larger opponents at heavyweight. UFC 335 is set to take place following UFC 334, where Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit will compete for the heavyweight title.

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  • •Pereira faces Sergei Pavlovich in a co-main event at UFC 335.
  • •Training focuses on body lock defense with Velasquez.
  • •Velasquez is mentoring fighters at the American Kickboxing Academy.
  • •Pereira's performance may affect his title picture in the heavyweight division.
  • •UFC 335 follows the heavyweight title fight at UFC 334.
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  • 5:59 AMYahoo Sports — Alex Pereira Trains With Cain Velasquez as He Prepares for UFC 335 Heavyweight Clash
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Cain Velasquez helps Alex Pereira work around body locks in latest training footage ahead of the Brazilian's showdown with Sergei Pavlovich.

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