Sean Strickland News

Cole Shelton - June 22, 2023

Jorge Masvidal and Sean Strickland are interested in helping train Elon Musk. Musk and FaceBook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg began taking shots at one another and both agreed to fight one another in the UFC. Although many assumed it was a joke, Dana White confirmed they are serious and he is hopeful he can get the fight done.

Cole Shelton - June 21, 2023

Sean Strickland has offered Marvin Vettori some advice following his lopsided decision loss to Jared Cannonier. Vettori entered the fight as the betting favorite, but after rocking Cannonier early, ‘The Killa Gorilla’ took over and dominated the rest of the scrap. It was a one-sided decision victory for Cannonier and after Vettori lost – which dropped him to 2-3 in his last five – Strickland shared some interesting advice for ‘The Italian Dream’.

Cole Shelton - June 13, 2023

Alex Pereira and Sean Strickland did end up sparring with one another. Pereira recently revealed that Strickland was going to Connecticut and the two were going to train and spar with one another. The Brazilian also planned to learn some trash talk and English from Strickland. Although the two are former opponents, both Pereira and Strickland seem kind to one another, and in the sparring video, the American made it clear to keep his hand up.

Josh Evanoff - June 5, 2023

Everyone might not be a fan of Sean Strickland, but Alex Pereira is cool with him. ‘Poatan’ has been out of action since his rematch with Israel Adesanya in April. Just a few months prior to that bout, Pereira captured the gold with a fifth-round stoppage win over ‘The Last Stylebender’. However, the former middleweight champion got his revenge at UFC 288.

Josh Evanoff - June 2, 2023

UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland really likes to spar, but only capable opponents. ‘Tarzan’ has been out of action since his main event against Nassourdine Imavov in January. In that outing, Strickland scored a unanimous decision win over ‘Russian Sniper’. That victory snapped a two-fight losing streak for the contender, having previously lost to Alex Pereira and Jared Cannonier.

Cole Shelton - June 1, 2023

Sean Strickland has opened up on why he is fighting unranked Abus Magomedov in the main event of a Fight Night card on July 1. Strickland is coming off a decision win over Nassourdine Imavov and is currently ranked seventh at 185lbs. However, his next bout will come against the unranked fighter who has just one fight and win inside of the Octagon. When he was offered Magomedov, Strickland says he had no idea who he was and thought he was a no-name.

Josh Evanoff - May 31, 2023

UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland believes that the flyweights still pack a punch. ‘Tarzan’ is one of the most colorful and controversial figures on the UFC’s roster. With that being the case, Strickland seemingly decided to cash in on his reputation with a podcast. Earlier this week, he released the first episode along co-host and ranked middleweight contender, Chris Curtis.

Cole Shelton - May 30, 2023

Sean Strickland thinks he should be Israel Adesanya’s next opponent. Currently, Adesanya does not have his next fight booked but the plan is for him to fight in September in Australia. Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis is booked for July as a title eliminator fight but whether or not they will be able to make that quick of a turnaround is uncertain.

Harry Kettle - May 3, 2023

Paul Craig has called out Sean Strickland after announcing plans to make a move to the UFC’s middleweight division. While he may not be the most consistent, Paul Craig is certainly entertaining. In addition to his fun personality, he also holds UFC wins over the likes of Magomed Ankalaev and Jamahal Hill. If that doesn’t prove his credentials, nothing will.

Zain Bando - April 28, 2023

Sean Strickland is a character to some. To others, he can’t take a joke. That was the case during a recent interview with Nina-Marie Daniele, a UFC and social media personality that has been prominently featured during the first season of ‘Power Slap: Road to the Title.’

Harry Kettle - April 27, 2023

UFC fighter Sean Strickland has explained why he’s opted to take a fight against unranked foe Abus Magomedov. It’s safe to say that Sean Strickland is a controversial figure. While he’s a solid competitor inside the Octagon, he knows how to ruffle feathers outside of it.

Susan Cox - April 19, 2023

Sean Strickland is explaining why he won’t move back down to welterweight despite his ‘legitimate’ belief he could with the 170lb title. Sean Strickland has 2 losses in his last four fights in the Octagon. ‘Tarzan’ (26-5 MMA) most recently defeated Nassourdine Imavov (12-4 MMA) by unanimous decision this past January. Prior to that victory, Strickland had lost 2 in a row to Jared Cannonier (16-6 MMA) in December of 2022 and Alex Pereira (7-2 MMA) in July of 2022 at UFC 276.

Josh Evanoff - April 11, 2023

UFC contenders Sean Strickland and Belal Muhammad don’t appear fond of each other. Over the weekend, ‘Remember the Name’ attended UFC 287 in Miami. There, he attended the post-fight press conference where he discussed a possible return. In the presser, Muhammad stated that his next two ideal matchups were Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland.

Harry Kettle - April 11, 2023

UFC fighter Sean Strickland has shared some advice for teenager Raul Rosas Jr. following his loss at UFC 287. Last Saturday night at UFC 287, Raul Rosas Jr. fell to the first loss of his professional mixed martial arts career. He was beaten by Christian Rodriguez who managed to outwork him after Rosas Jr. failed to secure a submission in the first round.

Cole Shelton - April 10, 2023

Belal Muhammad is thinking about moving up to middleweight. Muhammad is currently ranked fourth at welterweight but will not be getting the next title shot, as that will go to Colby Covington. Although he has talked about potentially fighting Kamaru Usman next, if that doesn’t happen, he is pondering a move to 185lbs to face either Khamzat Chimaev or Sean Strickland.

Susan Cox - March 22, 2023

Sean Strickland is questioning Islam Makhachev’s treatment of Hasbulla. Strickland is making it clear that the way Islam Makhachev treats popular internet sensation Hasbulla Magomedov is weirding him out.

Christopher Taylor - March 6, 2023

Sean Strickland gave a harsh assessment of former UFC champion Luke Rockhold during his most recent exchange with Paulo Costa. Strickland and Costa have been going back and forth on Twitter about a potential showdown in the Octagon.

Harry Kettle - March 1, 2023

UFC middleweight Sean Strickland has once again called for a showdown with Paulo Costa. When it comes to controversial fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa are right up there. From what they say to what they actually do, both men have ruffled some feathers in years gone by.