Sean Strickland News
UFC President Dana White responds to criticism surrounding recent Paulo Costa and Sean Strickland fight bookings
Harry Kettle - May 22, 2023
UFC president Dana White has explained his thought process behind Paulo Costa and Sean Strickland’s next fights. Across the last few months, Paulo Costa and Sean Strickland haven’t been afraid to go back and forth with one another on social media. Both are considered to be big personalities, especially within the context of the middleweight division.
Paul Craig calls out Sean Strickland after announcing move to the UFC’s middleweight division
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.
UFC middleweight Sean Strickland gets roasted by reporter during recent interview (Video)
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.’
Sean Strickland explains why he accepted main event fight with unranked Abus Magomedov on July 1: “I just bought a new motorcycle and I’d like another one”
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.
Sean Strickland names the one thing he respects about UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya: “”You’re a petty motherf**ker”
Harry Kettle - April 14, 2023
UFC fighter Sean Strickland has named one thing he respects about UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya. While he may have had his ups and downs, there’s no denying that Sean Strickland knows how to make some noise. The 32-year-old is constantly going after people on social media and in the last few years, he’s done a great job of raising his profile in the middleweight division.
Sean Strickland reveals Belal Muhammad feud began over near-fight at UFC PI: "I'd fight that man to the death right now"
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.
Sean Strickland shares some advice for Raul Rosas Jr. following the 18-year-old’s first career defeat at UFC 287
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.
Belal Muhammad hopes to face Khamzat Chimaev or Sean Strickland at 185lbs if he doesn't get what he wants at welterweight
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.
UFC middleweight Sean Strickland sends out video message for International Women’s Day: “For the women!”
Josh Evanoff - March 8, 2023
UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland has released a passionate video message for International Women’s Day. ‘Tarzan’ has been out of action since his short-notice clash with Nassourdine Imavov in January. The bout took just one month after Strickland’s split-decision defeat to Jared Cannonier, but he was undeterred. He wound up defeating ‘Russian Sniper’ by unanimous decision in the five-round main event.
Sean Strickland slams Paulo Costa for his performance against Luke Rockhold: “He doesn’t even qualify as a training partner for me”
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.
Sean Strickland calls out “kind of dumb” Paulo Costa: “I’m going to put him on his knees and f**k him like Izzy”
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.
Sean Strickland trolls BKFC for signing Paige VanZant as their marquee fighter: “Come on guys watch us, look we signed a only fans model who cant fight”
Susan Cox - February 23, 2023
Sean Strickland is trolling BKFC for signing Paige VanZant as their marguee fighter. Paige ’12 Gauge’ VanZant (8-5 MMA) left the UFC after her bout with Amanda Ribas (10-3 MMA) at UFC 251 in July of 2020. It was there that VanZant lost via submission in round one, making her record 2-4 in her last six bouts.
BKFC responds to backlash from UFC middleweight Sean Strickland
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 19, 2023
BKFC has fired back at Sean Strickland over his recent criticism of the promotion. This past Saturday night, BKFC held its Knucklemania 3 event inside the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In the main event, Lorenzo Hunt and Mike Richman collided for the undisputed BKFC Light Heavyweight Championship. Hunt, who walked in as the main champion, proved that he’s the top dog in BKFC’s light heavyweight division. He scored a first-round knockout win over Richman to unify the gold.
Sean Strickland slams Diego Sanchez and BKFC following Austin Trout fight: “At some point you gotta look in the mirror”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 19, 2023
Sean Strickland has once again taken to social media to ruffle some feathers. Strickland was well aware of Diego Sanchez’s fourth-round TKO loss to former WBA super-welterweight titleholder Austin Trout in a bare-knuckle boxing showdown this past Friday night. Sanchez and Trout collided at BKFC Knucklemania 3 inside the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, N.M.
Sean Strickland blasts Jon Jones after Bobcat incident at home: "Bro come on, God don't like you. You're going hell bro"
Josh Evanoff - February 15, 2023
UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland doesn’t appear to be a fan of Jon Jones. ‘Bones’ got a bit of a scare last night, as he revealed on Twitter. The former light-heavyweight champion, who is slated to return against Ciryl Gane next month, stated that a Bobcat had entered his home.
Paulo Costa reacts after being called out by Sean Strickland: “He's kind of living on a permanent concussion”
Harry Kettle - January 31, 2023
Paulo Costa has reacted to a recent call-out from Sean Strickland as the middleweights continue to trade verbal blows. The eccentric personality of Paulo Costa has been there for all to see in recent years. In many ways, he’s been one of the most entertaining fighters in and outside of the cage for the UFC.
VIDEO | Sean Strickland knocks over viral self-defense tiktok sensation Dale Brown into display full of guns
Lewis Simpson - January 19, 2023
Sean Strickland is most definitely the type of guy you leave at home when venturing into a public setting. Going by his most recent interaction with a viral self-defence tiktoker, it would seem an accurate assessment. While attending a Las Vegas gun store event, Strickland met up with Detroit Urban Survival Training’s (D.U.S.T’s) Dale Brown. Here’s how it unfolded.
What's next for Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov after UFC Vegas 67?
Cole Shelton - January 16, 2023
In the UFC’s first event of 2023, a light heavyweight bout headlined the card as Sean Strickland stepped up on short notice to take on Nassourdine Imavov. Strickland lost a split decision to Jared Cannonier in the final event of 2022 and decided to step up on a few days’ notice to try and get back in the win column. Prior to his loss to the ‘Killa Gorilla’, Sean had been knocked out by Alex Pereira in a potential title eliminator. Imavov, meanwhile, entered the fight on a three-fight winning streak to earn his first UFC main event.