Sean Strickland News
Sean Strickland admits he’s “a little” mentally unstable: “I'll wake up some days wanting to strangle a puppy”
Cole Shelton - March 5, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland admits he is a little mentally unstable. Strickland has never been afraid to say what is on his mind and he often gets close or does cross the line with what he says. He has said a lot of that is due to how he was raised, explaining the situation on Theo Von’s podcast speaking about his childhood.
Sean Strickland slams 'f*cking p*ssy' Ryan Garcia amid mental health struggles: "Next time just be a man"
Josh Evanoff - March 4, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has slammed boxing star Ryan Garcia. Over the last few weeks, ‘KingRy’ has had more than a few public struggles. As of now, Ryan Garcia is set to return to the boxing ring on April 20th, against Devin Haney. However, many fans online are publically wondering if he’s even going to make it to fight day, due to several concerning social media posts.
Chael Sonnen explains why he doesn’t want to see Robert Whittaker vs. Sean Strickland next: “The timing feels off to me”
Susan Cox - March 4, 2024
Chael Sonnen is explaining why he doesn’t want to see Robert Whittaker vs. Sean Strickland next. Sean Strickland (28-6 MMA) in his first UFC middleweight title defence, lost to Dricus Du Plessis (21-2 MMA) by split decision this past January at UFC 297.
Sean Strickland slams 'f*cking clown' Jake Paul over recent comments: "Absolute disgrace to combat sport"
Josh Evanoff - March 1, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has responded to Jake Paul. ‘Tarzan’ and ‘The Problem Child’ have been going back and forth for a few weeks now. Last month, Sean Strickland sparred with Rumble streamer Sneako, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The influencer had been training boxing for a few months and decided to face the former champion. It went about as well as one would expect.
Robert Whittaker interested in fighting Sean Strickland on rumored Perth card: "I owe Australia a fight"
Cole Shelton - February 29, 2024
Robert Whittaker is interested in a matchup with Sean Strickland if he doesn’t get a title shot his next time out. Whittaker returned to the win column earlier this month with a hard-fought decision victory over Paulo Costa at UFC 298. It was a solid performance from the Aussie who is back in the title picture following the win.
Israel Adesanya confirms plans to rematch Sean Strickland after he “handles” Dricus Du Plessis: “It won’t take me that long”
Harry Kettle - February 29, 2024
Former UFC champion Israel Adesanya has confirmed his plans to rematch Sean Strickland if he gets past Dricus du Plessis. Right now, Israel Adesanya is enjoying some well-earned time off following an incredible championship run in the last few years. In his most recent outing, he went up against Sean Strickland, falling short in a decision defeat. He lost his UFC middleweight title in the process, with Sean going on to drop the belt to Dricus du Plessis.
Sean Strickland reacts to footage of Brendan Schaub flipping his truck: “Come hang out with me, I'll help you not be a pussy”
Harry Kettle - February 29, 2024
UFC star Sean Strickland has given his thoughts on Brendan Schaub flipping his truck recently. In the mixed martial arts community, it’s become a bit of a common trend to make fun of Brendan Schaub. Regardless of what he achieved in his career as a fighter, it’s his time as an analyst that has really piqued the interest of the masses. Either way, he often makes a lot of headlines, and he did so again this past week.
Sean Strickland responds to “upset” Navy Seal following remarks about protecting freedom: “The sand people aren't taking away my freedoms”
Harry Kettle - February 26, 2024
UFC star Sean Strickland has responded to a Navy Seal who wasn’t happy with some of his recent remarks. If there’s one thing we know to be true about Sean Strickland, it’s that he doesn’t mind upsetting people. The former UFC middleweight champion speaks his mind, and doesn’t particularly care who he offends.
WATCH | Former UFC champion Sean Strickland chokes out fan on snowy mountain
Josh Evanoff - February 22, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland just can’t help but fight. ‘Tarzan’ is fresh off his first title defense at UFC 297 last month in Toronto. For Sean Strickland, the fight was his first since his stunning upset win over Israel Adesanya in September. For his first title defense, he faced the rising South African, Dricus du Plessis. ‘Stillknocks’ previously earned the championship opportunity with a knockout win over Robert Whittaker.
Stone Cold Steve Austin names two UFC fighters he’d like to see in WWE
Harry Kettle - February 21, 2024
Stone Cold Steve Austin has named two UFC fighters that he thinks could make a strong transition over to WWE. Through the years, mixed martial arts and professional wrestling have had a whole lot of crossover. Sometimes, it works out for the best – and sometimes, it falls short of the mark. In the modern era, though, the two are interlinked more so than ever before.
Joe Rogan doesn't hold back on Sean Strickland's sparring session with Sneako: "I don't know why he wanted to do that"
Josh Evanoff - February 16, 2024
UFC commentator Joe Rogan wasn’t happy to see Sean Strickland’s sparring session with Sneako last week. ‘Tarzan’ has become one of the most controversial fighters in the UFC today, and it didn’t happen by accident. In Sean Strickland’s career thus far, he’s made a name for himself in a variety of ways. One thing that consistently keeps the former champion in the news, is his wild sparring sessions.
Ian Machado Garry vows to "thump the f*cking mouth" off of Sean Strickland because of wife comments: "That's the truth"
Josh Evanoff - February 15, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry will fight former champion Sean Strickland one day. ‘The Future’ is currently slated to return to the octagon this Saturday night at UFC 298. The Irishman has been out of action since a dominant decision victory over Neil Magny in August. That win was the biggest of Ian Machado Garry’s to date and saw him move to 14-0.
Sean Strickland agrees to spar influencer Bryce Hall after demolishing Sneako: "I'll tell you when you're done"
Josh Evanoff - February 13, 2024
It seems that Sean Strickland and Bryce Hall will be facing off sooner rather than later. ‘Tarzan’ is fresh off his battering of popular Rumble streamer Sneako last week. The influencer has been training in boxing for a few months now and decided to test himself against Sean Strickland at the UFC Apex. Predictably, the former middleweight champion bloodied him up.
Sean Strickland explains what caused his run-in with Machine Gun Kelly at Power Slap 6: “He looked at me like I was less than human”
Fernando Quiles - February 13, 2024
Sean Strickland has offered an explanation for his awkward run-in with music star Machine Gun Kelly. Strickland has been known for speaking his mind and going against traditional social norms. The former UFC middleweight champion even told Megan Olivi prior to his fight with Dricus Du Plessis last month that fans like him because he reminds them of their “White trash uncle.” Strickland certainly isn’t afraid to ruffle some feathers, and that’s what he did with MGK during a recent Power Slap event.
Sean Strickland reveals UFC vetoed Jake Paul boxing match: "You let Conor McGregor fight Mayweather"
Josh Evanoff - February 12, 2024
If UFC middleweight Sean Strickland fights Jake Paul, it won’t be in a ring or a cage. Late last week, ‘Tarzan’ was seen sparring with popular Rumble streamer, Sneako. The influencer has been training in boxing for a while and faced Sean Strickland at the UFC Apex. Predictably, the former middleweight champion battered him, bloodying up Sneako and continuing to throw punches after the towel was thrown in.
UFC CEO Dana White reacts to altercation between Sean Strickland and Machine Gun Kelly: "It’s about humans"
Chris Taylor - February 10, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has reacted after Sean Strickland had a run-in with Machine Gun Kelly at last night’s Power Slap event in Las Vegas. The former UFC champion and Music Star were both in attendance for yesterday’s Power Slap event at Durango Casino & Resort. At some point during the evening, Sean Strickland and Machine Gun Kelly crossed paths which led to a verbal spat between the two men.
Sean Strickland and Jake Paul have a heated back-and-forth after sparring challenge: "I wish we can go back to the days were shit people would just die"
Cole Shelton - February 10, 2024
Sean Strickland and Jake Paul had a heated back-and-forth on social media. After Strickland sparred Sneako, which saw the streamers corner throw in the towel multiple times to no avail, as the former UFC champ kept fighting him. Jake Paul took to social media to blast Strickland for the way he acted.
Jake Paul offers million dollar challenge to Sean Strickland following “embarrassing” sparring session with Sneako
Josh Evanoff - February 9, 2024
Jake Paul has sent a challenge to former UFC champion Sean Strickland after sparring Sneako. Earlier today, ‘Tarzan’ was seen on a live stream alongside controversial Rumble streamer, Sneako. The influencer had been training boxing for a few months and decided to step into the octagon with Sean Strickland at the UFC Apex. Predictably, Sneako was battered in the sparring session.