UFC middleweight Sean Strickland is all set to relocate to boxing if he does not deal with Dricus du Plessis.
‘Tarzan’ hasn’t contended because his very first title defense versus ‘Stillknocks’ at UFC 297 in January. The bout was Sean Strickland’s very first, because beating Israel Adesanya last September. While the recently crowned champ wasn’t delighted about combating in Canada, he was thrilled to lastly settle his fight with Dricus du Plessis.
The 2 middleweights went back and forth for 5 rounds, with both getting bloodied in the clash. After 25 minutes, it was Dricus du Plessis who made a split-decision triumph to win UFC gold. Because that bout in January, Sean Strickland has actually consistently required a 2nd fracture at the South African. It appears that the UFC does not desire to see the rematch.
Previously today, reports emerged about Dricus du Plessis dealing with Israel Adesanya in Australia, later on this year. The relocation does not come as a big surprise, offered the enormous fight in between the South African and ‘The Last Stylebender’. One guy who isn’t a fan of the UFC title bout is previous champ Sean Strickland.
Previously today, the UFC middleweight competitor required to X. There, Sean Strickland made a series of posts, requiring a rematch with Dricus du Plessis. ‘Tarzan’ specified that the only factor he lost, was due to the fact that the bout occurred in Canada. If Strickland can’t get his rematch with du Plessis, he’s interested in a transfer to boxing.
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Sean Strickland requires a rematch with UFC middleweight champ Dricus du Plessis
“The UFC fans desire me and Dricus to settle it. Dricus wishes to settle it. All of us understand I combated in a filthy liberal nation who fucked me. Dana understands it. The UFC understands it. IF IT WAS ANYONE ELSE ON THE ROSTER THE REMATCH WOULD HAPPEN! Do the ideal thing UFC.” — Sean Strickland composed in his very first post on X.
He followed up with: “You understand male I’m not climbing up that fucking ladder once again … If that isn’t it for me idk boxing … Yeah [I’ll] go make millions battering jake paul lmao”
For what it’s worth, this is far from the very first time that Sean Strickland has actually blamed Canada for his split-decision loss. Given that his defeat in January, ‘Tarzan’ has actually consistently specified that he was robbed, due to his political views. Strickland has actually long been open about his regard for previous President Donald Trump and revealed interest in a future run for political workplace.
What do you make from these remarks? Do you wish to see Sean Strickland vs. Dricus du Plessis?