Why, dude?, An incredulous Sanchez asked Strickland what provoked his reaction, to which Strickland replied, You know what you did, and calling Sanchezs attack a d*ck move., Dude, how the f*ck is it a d*ck move? Sanchez said. On the way out the gym Strickland warned Sanchez about "running his mouth.". Something will happen where Ill have a bad day or Ill wake up and my knee is throbbing and it will set me back. The argument continued from there. At the moment, an image of Strickland from the time of his third bout, which took place on February 22, 2015, has captured the attention of netizens. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. And training allowed the outlet for the fantasy to stop. Strickland was victorious in South Africa and continued to rack up wins for KOTC, knocking off his first 15 opponents before getting a UFC call-up in 2014. If I wanted to f*cking break it I would have f*cking broken it in half. [5], Strickland grew up in Corona, California, in a household with a physically and mentally abusive father. Im grateful to the UFC to let me get back in there after two years off. 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Reach: 76" STANCE: Orthodox DOB: Feb 27, 1991 Career statistics: SLpM: 5.76 Str. : 0.2 SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute Str. 242K Followers, 374 Following, 189 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Sean Strickland (@strickland_mma_) 242K Followers, 374 Following, 189 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Sean Strickland (@strickland_mma_) Something went wrong. When the doctors would tell me I still have the tear [in my quad]. Paulo Costa previews his upcoming fight against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294. It was so hard for me once I got older, like 14, to transition from thinking about my mom dying every night to, Alright, now its time to go be a normal person, go assimilate, go have a good time, go to a bar. So I fell into this weird hatred, like neo-Nazi thing, and I started training when I was around 14, 15, and it was like therapy. After tying up in what was meant to be a grappling-only exchange, Strickland abruptly broke the grip and fired a backfist at Sanchez. [57] The pair was rebooked for UFC Fight Night 216 on December 17, 2022. . JANUARY 13: Sean Strickland L and Nassourdine Imavov R face-off following the According to Strickland, it was his grandfather who first put him on the path to becoming a neo-Nazi. Sean Strickland has steadily risen up the UFC middleweight ranks since joining the promotion as an undefeated prospect in 2014. However, Du Plessis has reportedly pulled out of the fight due to a foot injury. : 1.04 TD Acc. [41] He won the bout via unanimous decision. Conor McGregor reacts to Sinead OConnor death: I have lost a friend, Paulo Costa responds to Khamzat Chimaev, predicts first-round knockout at UFC 294. This paved the way for Strickland to get a title shot; he currently stands on a record of a whopping 27 victories with just 5 losses. After the fight it was revealed there was an error in calculating the judges scorecards and Strickland was declared the winner by unanimous decision. - Significant Striking Accuracy When white supremacists approached Sean Strickland, the young convict was not interested before realizing he didn't have a choice. I did it, Strickland said. [2] Strickland began training in mixed martial arts at the age of 14 and turned professional at the age of 16. He had this to say about his response: After serving his jail sentence, he focused on MMA, where the American now makes a living with the UFC. Like when I went out and got arrested, I just wanted to. Oops. My grandfather was this big piece of sh*t, Strickland said. Sean Strickland Record: 26-5-0 Height: 6' 1" Weight: 185 lbs. Performance of the Night. My grandfather was, like, 6-foot-7 he just kind of filled your head with crazy sh*t. Because youre in seventh grade, spouting off Nazi [ideas] you dont f*cking know that. [18] He won the fight via split decision. 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People always asked me when I was a kid who did I want to be? "I mean, it's UFC money. Sign up for the I was on a motorcycle. There are some days where Im like damn.. Photo Gallery | UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Magomedov In Pictures, Main Event Spotlight | UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Magomedov, Fight By Fight Preview | UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs Magomedov. Strickland holds a promotional record of 12-5, with his next fight on January 14. Currently on a five-fight winning streak, Strickland has gained notoriety not just for his impressive in-cage performances but his outlandish comments, including his declaration that he would like to kill somebody in the cage someday. So greatful for everyone in my life keeping me going. Old footage of Sean Strickland looking chiseled and attractive at weigh-ins recently left fans wondering what caused the transformation. But Strickland also insists hes one of the happiest human beings youll ever meet., The moral of the story is, man, you almost fucking died, and every day I regret the fact there were witnesses and I could have fucking shot you, Strickland continued. Fortunately for Prime Time, Strickland wont be armed. Sean Stricklands training session with a world-class grappler nearly turned into a full-on MMA fight. he gets on top of my mom and hes strangling her saying, Tonights the night youre gonna f*cking die. Im probably like in the third grade, Im young. Crazy that he was an aesthetic Chad before. Sanchez replied in the comments, hahah TOO FUNNY along with several emojis. [53] However, the promotion decided to move the pairing to UFC 276 on July 2, 2022. Strickland and his brother, Lawrence, were fans of the earliest UFC events, and when Lawrence made fun of him for doubting he could become a fighter, that lit a fire under the future middleweight contender. [42], Strickland was expected to face Uriah Hall on August 7, 2021, at UFC 265. He is currently competing in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). It's never . #knee#kneesurgery#harley#hd#motorcycle#motorcyclecrash#wreck#er#recovery#greatful#mma#ufc#bjj#kickboxing#wrestling#watchforbikes#ride#riding, A post shared by Sean Strickland (@strickland_mma) on Dec 11, 2019 at 1:03pm PST. For all the belief he tried to instill in himself that hed one day walk back into the UFC octagon, Strickland says self-doubt would often creep into his mind. Justin Gaethje plans to upset Jorge Masvidals plans for Dustin Poirier at UFC 291. Kelvin Gastelum pulled out of the UFC Vegas 67 main event at the last second, and Strickland stepped in on a weeks notice for a catchweight bout that saved Nassourdine Imavov from wasting a training camp. Then I went to a f*cking party because I had to finish high school so I wanted to get, like, 15 college credits to be eligible for a GED to join the army and the day before class started I went to a f*cking party and I f*cking got in a fight and got arrested. Du Plessis getting replaced by Sean Strickland, was a huge shocker for the entire UFC . The O2 plays host once again as No. Belal Muhammad offered to step in as a replacement fighter, although this would mean . But you hear it and you think its someone you look up to and almost hero-worship because he was a massive figure that wasnt my dad, and that identity consumed me. You motherf*cker! Strickland said. Me or [Sanchez]??!?! Strickland reminded Sanchez that he has a high-profile UFC fight coming up (Strickland is currently on a four-fight win streak) and Sanchez attempted to explain why he didnt feel he put Strickland in any danger. Strickland won via split decision, and then successfully defended his title three times before being signed by the UFC. Thats who I wanted to be, was one of those guys. Sean "Tarzan" Strickland MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com FIGHT ODDS United States Anaheim, California Sean Strickland "Tarzan" ASSOCIATION Team Quest CLASS. [52], Strickland was scheduled to face Alex Pereira on July 30, 2022, at UFC 277. [63] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. When asked if it was on the Lebron James level of payouts, he didn't pull any punches there either. There was times like even now after a hard day of training, Ill prop my leg up on the dashboard while I drive just because of all the damage to my leg. I got charged with two felonies theyre not felonies, I got [them] dropped down. evident in her writing, and she has been a devoted fan of the sport for many Everyones cool. Paulo Costa previews his upcoming fight against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294. One among them is UFC middleweight Sean Strickland, who looks way too comfortable with his no-hair look. Before he could really wrap his head around that statement, doctors were telling Strickland that he was being admitted for emergency surgery to repair massive damage done to his leg. Explaining his world view, Strickland said he rarely leaves the his house, that hes secluded, and does not interact with the general public, usually maintaining a routine of training and then heading straight home. The image was posted on Reddit along with the caption, Sean Strickland with hair. The fans were awestruck and felt that Tarzan looked like a Disney prince back then. Watch the f*cking video. I Thought We Had Something Real NSFW UFC Star Sean Strickland Picks on Joe If youve ever seen me meet somebody, Im so nice, Im polite. Let me just tell you this every doctor I talked to said I shouldnt fight again, Strickland said. Young sean strickland #seanstrickland 1685 #mma #mmaedits #Ufcvegas76 #UFC #forvou #UFC #mma #seanstrickland #ninadrama #fyp #xyzbca #edit #vsp ~ #fvp #viral #trending #UFC #mma #fight #danielcomier #dc #jonjones #jonjoness Sean Stricklands UFC debut took place on March 15, 2014, at welterweight against Bubba McDaniel. Sean Strickland is known for having outrageous opinions and never being shy of voicing them. Why the f*ck did you punch me? As part of the preparation for his headlining bout with Uriah Hall at a UFC Fight Night on July 31, Strickland worked with Abu Dhabi Combat Club champion Orlando Sanchez, and a recent video showed that their training went off the rails. Imavov. They make it hard for fans to believe that there was a time when they had a head full of hair. [61], Strickland faced Abusupiyan Magomedov on July 1, 2023 at UFC on ESPN 48. Everything That Happened At UFC 291 Last Night. If you look at my Instagram theres a picture of me boxing 12 weeks after my injury with a knee brace, Strickland said. night (July 31, 2021) on ESPN and ESPN+. Please logout and login again. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 31: Sean Strickland reacts after his victory over Jack Marshman of Wales in a middleweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 31, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. I put a straight leg brace on to lock it out and I was boxing 12 weeks after my injury.. But, I mean, just little sh*t, like I remember hugging my moms leg in the kitchen, pre-elementary school, my dad all f*cking drunk, telling my f*cking mom, Im gonna f*cking cut you up into little pieces and bury you in the backyard in a bottle of acid. So you grow up and you hear that sh*t day in and day out from my earliest memory your brain biologically f*cking changes. Thats a submission, bro. : 85% Sub. As of July 11, 2023, he is #6 in the UFC middleweight rankings. Justin Gaethje: Jorge Masvidal will hate to wrap BMF title around my waist. Even after the initial surgery was completed to repair his knee cap, Strickland later found out that his leg was still damaged as a result of the accident. Conor McGregor reacts to Sinead OConnor death: I have lost a friend, Paulo Costa responds to Khamzat Chimaev, predicts first-round knockout at UFC 294. 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Sean has been a professional competitor since 2008. What the f*ck, man? Despite a 5-0 start, Strickland was actually planning to return to school to earn his GED when fate once again played its hand. Now, on a two-fight win streak after a rocky stint in between, Strickland is on the verge of a title fight. [46], Strickland was scheduled to face former UFC Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold on November 6, 2021, at UFC 268. Sean Strickland, also known by the name "Tarzan", is professional MMA fighter from the United States. Id go back to the gym and I would spar some of the best fighters in the world that I trained with, even in the UFC. [21] He was replaced by promotional newcomer Sabah Homasi. [36] Strickland won the fight via unanimous decision. I had a doctor coming up to me saying youre going to surgery and at that moment I started crying a little bit, Strickland said. It was the domineering lifestyle portrayed by Nortons character and his allies in the first section of the film that initially appealed to Strickland. [49] He won the fight via split decision. Please enter a valid email and try again. Its one of those things where, like, more people think like that and Im just the one that says it. The 32-year-old moved up to middleweight in 2020 and raked up a 5-0 win streak before running into Alex Pereira. Tony Ferguson pulls knife talking about bear tracking, reveals Bobby Green run-in before UFC 291. [59], In a quick turn around, Strickland faced Nassourdine Imavov, replacing Kelvin Gastelum in a light heavyweight bout on January 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Now, he has something huge coming his way, as UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya revealed that Strickland is going to be his next opponent. [9], Strickland made his next appearance at UFC Fight Night 41 against Luke Barnatt on May 31, 2014. To me it just feels like something Im supposed to be doing. A post shared by Sean Strickland (@strickland_mma) on Dec 11, 2019 at 1:03pm PST While he avoided a head injury, Strickland's knee was in really bad shape after the accident. [48], Strickland faced Jack Hermansson on February 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 200. Were gonna turn this into an MMA match if you keep running your mouth.. Im like this is bullsh*t. If I can come in here and do well with these guys, I dont see why I cant fight.. [5] Background [56] However, the bout was scrapped after Strickland withdrew due to a finger infection. While a good number of people like and tolerate Sean for making the comments he has had his fair share of backlashes. Noons to Bisping pretty quick, From the reactions of the fans, it is clear that they were unable to believe their eyes after coming across the old image of Sean Strickland. Ive met people in my life that make my f*cking life look like Disneyland. Initially, Strickland was told by his doctors that recovery was the only thing to focus on because fighting should probably be the furthest thing from his mind. Then the second two, well just see how that happens, how that plays out., But that was like a moment in my life, if they would have the moment I started running at them, they all took off. One among them is UFC middleweight, Sean Stricklands UFC debut took place on March 15, 2014, at welterweight against, At the moment, an image of Strickland from the time of his third bout, which took place on February 22, 2015, has captured the attention of netizens. On a recent episode of The MMA Hour, Strickland shared the disturbing details of a troubled youth that involved a psychologically abusive father and the idolization of a racist grandfather that led him down the path of neo-Nazism when he was in grade school. When youre a kid, you dont see that, you hero-worship him. Please enter a valid email and try again. F*ck, thats sh*t money. Watch Sean Strickland detail his jail experience below: Although not every prison or jail is segregated, its not uncommon for races to stick together behind bars. They make it hard for fans to believe that there was a time when they had a head full of hair. @Strickland_mma InstagramWebsite: http://www.MMACrazy.co.ukTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/MMACrazyInstagram: http://www.Instagram.com/MMA_CrazyFacebook. Im grateful that I can still do it. [51] Judge Sal D'Amato, who scored the fight 48-47 for Hermansson, received widespread criticism for his scorecard. I first began training when I was 14, mainly for the fact it was the only sport I didnt get kicked out of. night (July 31, 2021) on ESPN and ESPN+ from inside APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. The pair were expected to get locked inside the UFC octagon at UFC 293 in Sydney, Australia in September. As Sean Strickland woke up in a haze, he saw a police officer and a group of doctors standing over him. What ranks and titles have you held? In UFC Londons co-main event, Liverpools ownMolly McCannwill face off against LithuanianJulija Stoliarenkoin an intriguing Flyweight matchup. Sign up for the [23] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window. Lets say you had something you really loved like a toy or something. I turned 19, I almost wanted to quit fighting, Strickland said. Mary Sean Young was born on November 20, 1959 in Louisville, Kentucky. He suffered numerous injuries and needed a knee operation after the accident. 10-seeded Marcin Tybura. Priyanka is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. [17], Strickland next faced Tom Breese on June 4, 2016, at UFC 199. I thought they were so f*cking cool, man. [30] Strickland became a free agent after the fight by fighting out his contract. [26], Strickland faced Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos on May 12, 2018, at UFC 224. He then went on to call out Sean Strickland for a fight. Now you learned something.. Conor McGregor reacts to Sinead OConnor death: I have lost a friend, Paulo Costa responds to Khamzat Chimaev, predicts first-round knockout at UFC 294. After about a year, I started thinking to myself, I can feel better again. Why, bro, why? I wanted to my entire life, thats a big reason why I didnt have a social life, Strickland said when asked if hes concerned about ever acting on his impulses. [38] He won the fight via technical knockout. There was times [when I thought Id never fight again], Strickland said. Its like, man, it makes me wish I could have did it. UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland has revealed he went through a 'white supremacist phase' when he was a teenager and was 'kicked out of school for hate crimes'. 11-ranked middleweight, made headlines last week when he posted training footage of a gym session gone wrong .
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