Sean Strickland News
WATCH: Sean Strickland spars with Bellator star Johnny Eblen just hours before UFC 302
Curtis Calhoun - May 31, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland isn’t pulling any punches ahead of his Octagon return against Paulo Costa. Strickland and Costa will fight in the UFC 302 co-main event on Saturday in Newark. The matchup is a potential No. 1 contender fight and a chance for Strickland to make a great case for another middleweight title shot.
UFC 302: Coach Eric Nicksick reveals when he realized Sean Strickland's popularity had grown: 'Tell me I didn't just hear that'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 31, 2024
Sean Strickland’s coach Eric Nicksick recalled the time he knew Sean Strickland reached a higher level of popularity. Strickland’s personality has garnered him a ton of attention from MMA fans. The former UFC Middleweight Champion doesn’t have a filter and is willing to say whatever is on his mind. While Strickland’s viewpoints would be deemed controversial in just about any other industry, the fight game welcomes his blunt style.
Sean Strickland reacts after Conor McGregor is voted top BLF in the UFC: “No that f***ing little leprechaun”
Harry Kettle - May 31, 2024
UFC star Sean Strickland has reacted to Conor McGregor being voted the “best looking” fighter in the UFC by AI. We all know that Sean Strickland is a divisive figure in mixed martial arts. From his fight style to what he says in the media, you never quite know what’s coming next from him. Of course, he’s a commodity for the promotion, if only because he makes so many headlines.
Israel Adesanya shares prediction for Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa at UFC 302
Cole Shelton - May 30, 2024
Israel Adesanya has shared his prediction for the UFC 302 co-main event between Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa. Adesanya has fought both Strickland and Costa so he is very familiar with both men. Izzy’s last fight was a loss to Strickland where he surrendered the middleweight title with the setback. Given that he is familiar with both of them, Adesanya has a good idea of how the fight will play out and the best path to victory for both men.
UFC 302 | Pro fighters make their picks for Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa
Cole Shelton - May 30, 2024
In the co-main event of UFC 302, a middleweight bout goes down as Sean Strickland takes on Paulo Costa. Heading into the fight, Strickland is a -250 favorite while the Brazilian is a +190 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to make their picks for the middleweight fight. The pros believe the five rounds will favor Strickland as they expect the American to beat Costa by decision.
Sean Strickland trashes new UFC gloves: "Have you ever been in a fight in your f****** life?"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 30, 2024
Sean Strickland is not a fan of the new UFC glove design. MMA gloves have been a topic of conversation for quite a while. Many have called on the UFC to find a way to reduce the number of eye pokes seen in fights. The promotion’s answer has been to design new hand wear for the fighters.
Sean Strickland rips “F***** Woman” Tom Brady over post-Netflix roast remarks
Curtis Calhoun - May 29, 2024
Sean Strickland didn’t tune in to watch The Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix, but he didn’t appreciate how Tom Brady handled himself in the event’s aftermath. Strickland will face former UFC middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa in the UFC 302 co-main event this Saturday in Newark. The two middleweights will clash in a potential No. 1 contender fight in a five-round matchup.
Sean Strickland explains how detaching from MMA helped change the course of his UFC career: 'I didn't want to lose any validation'
Curtis Calhoun - May 29, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland made a mental switch earlier in his career that has led to his surge into a star. Strickland will face former UFC middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa in the UFC 302 co-main event on Saturday in Newark. He returns to fight in a five-round clash after losing the middleweight belt to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 297 earlier this year.
WATCH: Sean Strickland spars former UFC champ Jamahal Hill in final UFC 302 prep
Curtis Calhoun - May 27, 2024
Former UFC champions Sean Strickland and Jamahal Hill are getting lots of work in ahead of their Octagon returns in June. Strickland will face former UFC middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa in the UFC 302 co-main event this Saturday in Newark. He returns looking to get back on track after a close loss to Dricus du Plessis in his lone middleweight title defense at UFC 297 in January.
Sean Strickland's coach reveals biggest focus for Paulo Costa clash: 'He's a menace...'
Curtis Calhoun - May 24, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland’s head coach thinks Paulo Costa presents one unique problem for them to consider at UFC 302. Strickland and Costa will square off in a five-round middleweight co-headliner at UFC 302 on June 1. The winner could potentially earn themselves a middleweight title shot, or at worst, a No. 1 contender fight.
UFC 304 headliner Belal Muhammad trashes Sean Strickland for "fake tough-guy mentality"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 22, 2024
Belal Muhammad has taken issue with former UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland. Belal and Strickland have gone back-and-forth on social media and things have gotten personal between the two. Recently on social media, Belal responded to Strickland saying that Muhammad would’ve cried if he were pranked in person. Belal responded by saying if Strickland was on a podcast he’d probably cry, which was a dig at Sean’s appearance on Theo Von’s podcast.
Belal Muhammad claps back at Sean Strickland over reaction to viral prank: 'He's probably gonna cry!'
Curtis Calhoun - May 17, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad didn’t want Sean Strickland’s latest taunts at him to go unanswered. Muhammad will face UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards in his long-awaited title shot at UFC 304 in Manchester. He returns after a 10-fight unbeaten streak that includes recent wins over Gilbert Burns and Stephen Thompson.
Sean Strickland's coach shares prediction for Paulo Costa fight at UFC 302
Cole Shelton - May 7, 2024
Eric Nicksick, the head coach of Sean Strickland, expects his fighter to finish Paulo Costa at UFC 302. Strickland is set to fight Costa in the co-main event of the pay-per-view card on June 1 in Newark, New Jersey. It’s a highly-anticipated bout, and heading into the fight, Strickland is a sizeable -200 favorite and Nicksick agrees as he expects his fighter to return to the win column with a stoppage win.
Alexandre Pantoja defends UFC flyweights against Sean Strickland's harsh criticism of division: 'Shut your mouth and respect my job!'
Curtis Calhoun - April 30, 2024
UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja feels Sean Strickland’s perception of the 125lb division is seriously off-kilter. Pantoja will defend the UFC flyweight title against Steve Erceg this Saturday in the UFC 301 main event. He returns after defeating Brandon Royval in his last title defense at UFC 296 in December.
Paulo Costa trolls 'boring as f**k' Sean Strickland ahead of UFC 302 middleweight clash
Curtis Calhoun - April 26, 2024
Former UFC middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa is ramping up the mind games ahead of his fight with Sean Strickland. Costa and Strickland will square off in a five-round middleweight co-main event at UFC 302 on June 1st. The winner could potentially be next in line for a middleweight title shot.
Chris Weidman interested in facing Sean Strickland after recent win: "I'd like to test myself"
Josh Evanoff - April 22, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is down to face Sean Strickland next. ‘The All-American’ returned to the octagon late last month in Atlantic City against Bruno Silva. Chris Weidman entered the bout, admittedly on the verge of retirement. With a loss, the former UFC champion would’ve retired in the cage. Instead, Weidman picked up a controversial unanimous decision victory over the Brazilian.
Michael Bisping explains why he believes Sean Strickland will have a “significant advantage” over Paulo Costa at UFC 302
Harry Kettle - April 19, 2024
Michael Bisping has explained why he believes Sean Strickland will have a big advantage over Paulo Costa at UFC 302. Following UFC 300, Dana White announced that Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa will collide in the co-main event of UFC 302. As you can imagine, fight fans are pretty excited to see what the two can produce on the big stage.
Sean Strickland promises to make 'dirty Brazilian' Paulo Costa bleed at UFC 302: "Brazil doesn't even like him!"
Josh Evanoff - April 18, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland wants to make Paulo Costa bleed in June. ‘Tarzan’ has been out of the octagon since a split-decision loss to Dricus du Plessis in January. That defeat at UFC 297 ended Sean Strickland’s title reign, after just one defense. Following the bout, he called for a rematch against ‘Stillknocks’ but the company wants to take the South African in a different direction.