Sean Strickland News

Harry Kettle - October 4, 2024

Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya believes Dricus du Plessis will defeat Sean Strickland in their anticipated rematch. For many fans, Israel Adesanya is one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC. He’s also one of the most popular, and that’s been the case for a long time now. The former middleweight champion has had his fair share of ups and downs but along the way, he’s made memories that’ll last a lifetime.

Cole Shelton - October 3, 2024

Israel Adesanya is hoping to get a rematch with Sean Strickland. Adesanya fought Strickland in September of 2023 as he put his middleweight title up for grabs. Adesanya entered the bout as a sizable betting favorite but Strickland pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history as he dominated ‘The Last Stylebender’ for five rounds to win a decision.

Harry Kettle - October 3, 2024

UFC title contender Khalil Rountree Jr has revealed that former champion Sean Strickland recently issued him an apology. This weekend, Khalil Rountree Jr faces the biggest test of his career thus far. He will challenge Alex Pereira for the UFC light heavyweight championship in a fight that few people think he can win.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 30, 2024

Sean Strickland does not see a way Khalil Rountree can defeat Alex Pereira. Pereira headlines UFC 307 this Saturday when he collides with “The War Horse.” Much has been made over the booking, but we’re in fight week and some believe Rountree is a credible threat to “Poatan.” The bout will be contested for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship.

Curtis Calhoun - September 24, 2024

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is joining forces with Alex Pereira for the latter’s upcoming title defense in Salt Lake City. Pereira will defend the UFC light heavyweight title against the surging Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307 on October 5th. He returns to the Octagon after two successful title defenses this year, including on weeks’ notice at UFC 303.

Josh Evanoff - September 6, 2024

Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker nearly fought Sean Strickland at UFC 305. For his part, ‘The Reaper’ has been out of the cage since a first-round knockout win over Ikram Aliskerov in June. As many likely remember, Robert Whittaker was originally set to face Khamzat Chimaev in Saudi Arabia. However, ‘Borz’ was forced out on a week’s notice due to illness. Following the win, Whittaker called to re-book the fight with Chimaev.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 3, 2024

UFC Welterweight Champion, Belal Muhammad, still has beef with Sean Strickland and wouldn’t mind sharing the Octagon with him. Belal is the newly-minted UFC Welterweight Champion, while Strickland is hoping to get the chance to become a two-time middleweight titleholder. These two may be separated by a weight class, but there has been bad blood brewing between both sides. The two have hurled personal digs at one another on social media, and it doesn’t appears things have slowed down.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 3, 2024

Dricus du Plessis has fired a shot at UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Alex Pereira, after hinting at moving back down in weight. “Stillknocks” is the current UFC Middleweight Champion, fresh off a successful title defense against Israel Adesanya. Recently, Pereira expressed his belief that “Izzy” may have been injured in that title fight. Adesanya responded by admitting that “Poatan” knows his tendencies inside the Octagon all too well.

Harry Kettle - August 29, 2024

Eugene Bareman has explained why Israel Adesanya’s loss to Sean Strickland stings more than his defeat at the hands of Dricus du Plessis. As we know, Israel Adesanya is one of the best fighters of his generation. He’s also one of the greatest middleweights of all time. Unfortunately, in his bid to claim the UFC middleweight title for a third time, he fell short.

Curtis Calhoun - August 27, 2024

It didn’t take long for former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland to explode at rapper Machine Gun Kelly’s scathing remarks about him. A rematch with UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis is likely next for Strickland after the former’s successful title defense at UFC 305. Du Plessis earned the title by defeating Strickland at UFC 297 in January.

Josh Evanoff - August 27, 2024

Rapper Machine Gun Kelly has fired back at former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. ‘Tarzan’ is fresh off his split-decision victory over Paulo Costa in June at UFC 302. That victory secured the former champion yet another shot at Dricus du Plessis. Sean Strickland suffered a split-decision loss to ‘Stillknocks’ in January, losing his middleweight title in the process. However, the former titleholder has become quite known for his actions out of the cage as well.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 25, 2024

Rising UFC middleweight contender Caio Borralho has shared his pick for a potential rematch between 185-pound champion Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland. Borralho has emerged as a top middleweight after nearly finishing Jared Cannonier in the main event of UFC Vegas 96. Caio proved his worth with an exciting scrap against Cannonier that earned “Fight of the Night” honors. Borralho scored the unanimous decision victory, and now he’ll wait to see how things play out at the top of the heap at 185 pounds.

Curtis Calhoun - August 21, 2024

Former UFC champion Sean Strickland doesn’t see himself winning a closely-contested fight due to his colorful personality and demeanor outside of the Octagon. Strickland last fought at UFC 302 against former middleweight title challenger Paulo Costa, earning a split decision win. He got back in the win column after falling to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 297 in January.

Curtis Calhoun - August 21, 2024

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland reacted to Alex Pereira’s recent tease that he might return to the division after watching UFC 305. Strickland is the likely next title challenger for Dricus du Plessis after UFC 305 last weekend. Du Plessis overcame a back-and-forth first three rounds of the fight to submit Israel Adesanya by rear-naked choke to retain the belt.

Josh Evanoff - August 20, 2024

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland believes Israel Adesanya was never that good. ‘The Last Stylebender’ returned to the octagon on Saturday night in Australia. Back for the first time since a decision defeat to Sean Strickland last year, Israel Adesanya faced Dricus du Plessis. The South African won the gold from ‘Tarzan’ in January by split-decision, and was excited to face the former champion in his first title defense.

Curtis Calhoun - August 19, 2024

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier thinks Sean Strickland isn’t a sure thing for the next middleweight title shot after UFC 305. UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis defeated Israel Adesanya in the UFC 305 main event last Saturday. After a back-and-forth first three rounds, du Plessis retained the title by submitting Adesanya with a rear-naked choke.

Curtis Calhoun - August 14, 2024

Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling is the first big-name fighter to speak out publically after his manager, Tiki Ghosn, was accused of sexual misconduct by Sean Strickland. Sterling will face unbeaten featherweight Movsar Evloev at UFC 307 in October. He returns to the Octagon and the 145lb division after a dominant performance against Calvin Kattar at UFC 300.

Curtis Calhoun - August 14, 2024

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is going to bat for victims of alleged misconduct by well-renowned MMA manager Tiki Ghosn. Strickland is expected to receive the next UFC middleweight title shot against the Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya winner. UFC CEO Dana White confirmed such during a recent press conference, to the delight of Strickland, who has insisted on waiting for a title shot.