Sean Strickland comments on Khamzat Chimaev following

Sean Strickland comments on Khamzat Chimaev following #UFC294 | Extra Rounds at PBR Las Vegas with UFC Hall of Fame Don Frye, UFC Middleweight champion Sean Strickland, and Host TJ De Santis.
Access UFC Fight Pass | Sign Up Now: ufc.ac/3AofDIW
Experience UFC live, 200+ Live Events, the World's Largest Combat Sports Library, Originals, Podcasts and more with UFC FIGHT PASS, the digital subscription service of the UFC.
Subscribe to get all the latest UFC content: bit.ly/3TkkHGX
Connect with UFC FIGHT PASS on Social:
🔵 Twitter: / ufcfightpass
🔵 Facebook: / ufcfightpass
🔴 Instagram: / ufcfightpass

[@oneyedthing]

Don Frye looking like a proud father

[@chicnoir29]

😂

[@raymeester7883]

That's because he is.

[@MrRobjs83]

Yeah because of what Sean did to Adesanya, the guy who paints his 💅s, dyes his hair pink, wears pearl necklaces, etc....

[@DevExvius]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@eduardo_dito]

Glad to see him reunited with his father

[@thearyaputra]

Brooo.. I just noticed. 😂

[@Senseibadman]

Hhahahahahahahhahahhaha

[@_munkykok_]

🤣

[@lerpec]

Context?

[@thearyaputra]

@@lerpec Don Frye. They said he would fit to be Strickland's father. 😂

[@randoir1863]

I'll say this and only this : Thank God there is only ONE Sean Strickland cuz I don't think the world could handle 2 of him .

[@dixinbuttz44]

there is no god

[@SeanStricklandNeverLost]

A second one is coming ;)

[@fightfightf]

Actually, there was ONE before him kzbin.infopMugNHHzSCc

[@molatv7752]

If khamzat still a moeslim still nobody can beat him. i aint to lie

[@ZaidenBofffjejsjz]

​@@dixinbuttz44but hurt fr 😂

[@laptopfromhell890]

Let's all cherish Sean Strickland as much as possible while he is still doing his thing 😂

[@gold3neye889]

he's a one hit wonder. He's just another Michael Bisping with the belt.

[@user-vo1gd5sk8n]

@@gold3neye889we will see

[@laptopfromhell890]

@@gold3neye889 He pretty much dominated the champion for 5 rounds. Won 4-1 on most scorecards. There is nothing "one hit" about that.

[@sanskarisuri]

​@@gold3neye889one hit wonder vs one round fighter, let's go! 😂😂

[@light-qe3gv]

Sean is just hyping the fight, they like each other 😂

[@sanskarisuri]

@@yassir8235 hahaha keep dreaming

[@1994Trill]

Sean talks shit about his friends. He calls Marvin a pussy often.

[@Gunners98]

​@@yassir8235 I hate Strickland but I think he can beat khamzat because it's 5 rounds he just need to defend well first 2 rounds, 5 rounds fight Usman beat them both

[@hidros1461]

Strickland is cool and all but Borz is going to choke him tf out.

[@countitupjay]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@yassir8235just shut up if sean stops the takedown it’s over khamzat striking it’s horrible really and he couldn’t submit and finish usman after having is belt for a whole round

[@AEWest-qx2sp]

Don Frye's Take Your Son to work day took a turn.

[@druid7734]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@alinahart1239]

Don Frye and Strickland are an amazing combo and Sean is such a natural at this.

[@greenbandanamusic]

Such a genuine guy who doesn't sugarcoat anything. Real people's champ who stands up for what he believes in! Don't try to silence this man!

[@adamsherwood140]

Dudes a scumbag…

[@buildfear9507]

He “believes” in being a bully and using his platform to spread hateful opinions about marginalised groups. So… actually, yeah, I can see why he’s so popular with your average UFC fan.

[@ItachiUchiha-qv8nx]

man take his nuts out of your mouth, guy is fucken goof. Khamzat finishes him round 1

[@rmmm4268]

Love how you say "genuine" about a guy openly admitting to putting on an act to swell more fights. Which is about the least genuine thing you can do. He's entertaining ass hell though I'll give him that

[@fireblade2681]

Chimaev would fck Strickland up any day of the week. Sugarcoat that because Strickland can't handle the truth.

[@bettybunbun9664]

If Chimaev finishes Strickland in round 1, I can see Adesanya retiring.

[@yas2ne19]

hahahahah duplessi doesnt want title shots anymore

[@srr3097]

@@yas2ne19Dricus would run through Khamzat.

[@TheUrionak]

@@yas2ne19 if khamzat becomes champ, DDP will laugh all the way to the bank

[@fidelioal]

@@yas2ne19DDP is too physical man. There’s a high chance he will manhandle Khamzat.

[@loadinglt166]

I think adesanya already retired lol 😂

[@naturoidz2714]

Chimaev is the only MW to earn a title shot without actually fighing a MW lmaoooo

[@Mr357]

You're forgetting GSP. He came back to the UFC after a few years of inactivity and immediately got a MW title shot against Bisping.

[@mr.ditkovich6379]

​@@Mr357GSP was the GOAT back then, Khamzat's best win is a majority decision against a 10 days short notice WW.

[@Mr357]

@@mr.ditkovich6379 I wasn't saying GSP was undeserving. Just correcting the guy above since he used the word "only."

[@ImagoofybaII]

@@Mr357 Gsp was the champ...

[@loadinglt166]

Same story with volkanovski lol 😂

[@charlieruisseau2476]

Two of my favs, Frye and Strickland on the same location, testo through the roof!

[@EngineerSTG]

I love seeing Don Frye just chilling lol

[@fish4191]

Frye is real, he ain't saying nothing because he knows Sean is screwed 😅

[@super2984]

@@fish4191😂😂😂

[@ARG0T]

@@fish4191 Khamzat couldn't even finish an inflated welterweight off the couch, keep riding his nuts tho

[@jotarokujo7955]

Dricus deserves the next title shot. No doubts about it

[@mysteriousguy1393]

Dricus more deserving but Khamzat is a bigger draw... take a wild guess which one UFC gonna book first Wouldve love to see Dricus fight Izzy on the same card as there is a good storyline there, but guess Izzy aint coming back anytime sooon

[@jotarokujo7955]

@@mysteriousguy1393 agree he is a bigger draw but still, dricus was the next contender for izzy and Strickland was a replacement for dricus. It will be smart for ufc to book Sean vs dricus. Much better matchmaking in terms of fighting style. Just my opinion

[@SamuelMills-ez4jo]

​@@jotarokujo7955nah. Beating usman in 2 week notice is as impressive as beating Robert. Plus Dana usually does what the fans want. Suga beat 1 ranked fighter and git a title shot and won.

[@kosta1605]

DDP fucked himself by turning down his first offer vs Izzy. Don't see DDP in the title race anymore for a bit. Im sure uncle Dana will make him take another fight or two before the title. Dana always says NEVER EVER turn down a title fight. As we see all these people are already jumping in front of DDP...DDP fucked himself lol.

[@arep7771]

@@jotarokujo7955 yea but ur opinion(or everyone else) doesnt matter to ufc thats the main point. if rank/legitamacy matter the most we wouldnt have ufc the way they always be(aka what makes the most sense financially)

[@coffeeyouu]

Sean keeping it real as always god damn sonnn🇺🇸

[@GrubKiller436]

How would you know?

[@jetvdna5449]

Talk to much 😅 yankees 😂😂😂

[@rifzag6537]

Real until Usman smashed him not long ago

[@ARG0T]

@@jetvdna5449 Americans are still rent-free in that little brain of yours, huh?

[@ARG0T]

@@rifzag6537 Not too long ago? Strickland vs Usman was 6 years ago LMAO

[@depressedalmostdead]

" Chimaev could be right here and i will fight that man to the death, right here KNOWING I'M GONNA DIE "

[@issue_it_out]

I was confused when he said that. Is it cause he's trained with him a couple of times so he knows what Khamzat is capable of?

[@GrubKiller436]

That's his big ego talking. Alex putting him out didn't humble him enough.

[@depressedalmostdead]

@@issue_it_out yeah i believe so

[@jacobjackson2787]

​@@issue_it_outhe wasn't saying if they fought to the death that khamzat would definitely kill him, he was jus saying even if he knew he was gonna die he is still gonna fight.

[@oayysz8909]

"KNOWING IM GONNA DIE" had me, although i think it's a slip of the tongue

[@speed1720]

The fact that they tried to make Sean fight khamzat at UFC 294 just shows that how much they don't want sean to be the champion. Dricus should be the next for the title tbf

[@colejames423]

Why tf would the UFC have a problem with Strickland? He’s perfect for them. Loud, polarizing, entertaining, engaging and willing to fight/do whatever they ask him to. If they really hated him they’d give him the Francis treatment and fuck with his contract and try to keep him sidelined

[@bijou989]

​@@colejames423arabian money

[@jeromyzwiers1452]

I hope Sean keeps proving the haters wrong. God Bless

[@speed1720]

@@colejames423 I ain't the one saying this. Ariel helwani was saying this on his show before UFC 293.

[@Cesar1492Enjoyer]

If Strickland survives the 1st round he’ll just pick Khamzat apart like he did Abus, Chimaev gasses out very fast.

[@V1novat]

if usman almost didn't survive the first round due to the wrestling, what do you think will happen to sean?

[@abcbizarre]

@@V1novat that was usman with no camp on a 2 weeks notice. it makes a difference.

[@joewalker5741]

@@abcbizarre not that much of a difference ffs. he will pull sean to the ground and smash him. end off conversation.

[@sashinnaidoo2219]

Agreed. Sean would break khamzat if he can't submit him

[@sashinnaidoo2219]

​@@firstnamelastname6148lol excuses, are you muslim by any chance ? That would make sense if you are. Chimaev just gasses quickly, it is what it is, there is no excuse. He goes hard and tries to finish quickly

[@nafikos6450]

The maddening part is if Khamzat actually gets the title fight when du plesis is the one who should have priority

[@radialvaris9054]

Thats true ddp shoud get it first than chinaev, unless chimaev run through usman.

[@_munkykok_]

Dricus is not getting it because he's an African.

[@spooler24]

You must not know how this works... Izzy done told his asscand you may need to find that clip.. Dricus is on the outside looking in.. 😂😂

[@jovo9000]

He'll probably be backup

[@timbucktwo8528]

Dana said in the press conference last night, Khamzat will be fighting for the title in his next fight.

[@ThumperT51]

Father and son time matters! Don and Sean❤ That's family 🙏

[@abdullahzafar2942]

The build-up to Sean vs Khamzat would be pure entertainment

[@WhySoBroken]

I think this moron forgets he lost to both Periera and Cannonier and got a title shot off the fact that no one else was available. Talk about not deserving it.

[@BananaGuy-cz6wq]

knowing they trained together🤣

[@jock4551]

only because of Sean. Khamzat is dry as fuck

[@xViVaLaBAMx]

You both deserved to be in spot you are now. Let’s see who’s the best man when the cage gets closed. Let’s rock and roll 🤘🏻

[@augustusappling139]

bullshit. Chimaev hasnt earned jack shit at middleweight. He's too lazy to make ww, but he gets gifted ww's fighting up at middleweight. The fact he's lazy is evident in his stamina in 3 round fights, so good luck to him thinking he can go 5 full rounds with someone with great cardio. The guy needs to fight at middleweight. It's an absolute joke. He hasnt even earned the belt at ww and arabs wanna act like he deserves a title shot

[@nosse5232]

Thats a good boy and father right there

[@casual9982]

Does anyone know where this full interview is?

[@Terence.1]

I look forward to that fight, great match-up. Bring it on

[@adambananas7741]

Don Frye and Sean Strickland in the same place is so cool. ❤

[@guy7524]

Dricus dominates #1 ranked Whittaker in 2 rounds and wins by TKO Dricus: I have broken foot and can't turn around in 2 months. Can we do it in 3? Dana: No you lost your shot. You are blacklisted and we won't give you another fight. Full camp Khamzat an unranked middleweight fights his first fight in 12 months against an unranked middleweight Usman, an off the couch 36 year old with 2 bad knees with last two fights being losses. Khamzat wins a close decision. Dana: Khamzat you get the #1 title shot and will fight Strickland next Khamzat: My hand might be broken Dana: Of course we will hold up the middleweight division for you. Take as much time as possible to heal. We Strickland can't fight anyone else and has to wait for you. Khamzat: I have requested from the US sanctioned warlord leader Ramzan Kadyrov to get a rifle to fight against non Muslims in Palestine even though they are holding US hostages. Dana: US won't give you a visa to enter on your only passport which is a Russian passport especially after your statements. We will have to wait 12 months for the next PPV in Abu Dhabi. Dana: We will holdup the division for you. You still get the next shot at the belt. Dricus: !#&*^#$*(^&@&^*(!*) Sean: Here's the thing guys ...

[@eddieas]

Where is this full pod at?

[@godisgood2828]

Where is the full interview

[@DimaShinder]

If all 3 rounds with Usman went like the first I think it would be a different conversation, but they didn't

[@wade5761]

Maybe his hand really broke in the first round?

[@yassir8235]

His hand do break. You can see in the way he was fighting round 2 and 3.

[@oldmedstudent1750]

Usman had a two week training camp and never fought at 185 before. It's hardly relevant, casuals.

[@faizanshaikh7867]

His hand broke when he tried to protect his head from the slam to ground by Usman!

[@WhySoBroken]

@@oldmedstudent1750 Neither Khamzat or Usman are real 185ers. Theyre both around 195-200lb. Training camp is irrelevant, Usman is always in shape and didnt lose due to being out of shape. Neither opponent prepare tactically for each other. SO whats your excuse for Khamzat man handling the 2nd most dominant 170er ever? Casual puss.

[@aalthouse]

If Sean can survive the first round against Khamzat, he has a very good chance at winning a five round decision.

[@cassidyerickson7408]

He can finish khamzat

[@fewhavestrength]

um boxing!?!

[@QwidgyboMan]

Absolute nonsense. Strickland will get taken down over and over again.

[@joesalyers]

HOLY COW DON FRYE & SEAN STRICKLAND IN THE SAME ROOM. There use to be a meme that Don Frye was Seans real dad LOL! But I have to watch this now!!!!

[@hihihi1q23]

Sean Strickland got his title shot off of beating a Russian without a wikipedia page and absolutely no one thought he deserved the title shot or had a chance.

[@MagnumJohnson]

still beat izzy easy so shut your mouth

[@mr.ditkovich6379]

Because DDP injured himself and they needed a replacement.

[@ChromeToDaDome]

Arguably beat Cannonier, beat Abus who was supposed to steamroll him, beat Imavov who was supposed to steamroll him, beat top 15 contenders in the division he fought for and won the belt at. What has Khamzat done that deserved a shot? Should have lost to welterweight Burns, should have had a draw against a welterweight Usman? Cmon bro

[@Ryan-ez6mt]

Today we learn about backups

[@babs_xplorerinspire1491]

Did Sean deserve the title shot? And now, he's commenting on who deserves what.

[@Spencer_B]

Sean stepped up because Du Plessis wouldn’t fight. He wasn’t given a title shot, he stepped up for it

[@noomanbassadiq3165]

He's scared , no crap. He will lose to Khamzat

[@linux9211]

He knows the outcome of the fight, he's going to get ragdolled. Strickland fought abus and got a title shot lol, he didn't deserve it at all. The only reason he got it was because Adyseana beat everyone else. Khamzat fought usman who beat strickland, if anything he deserves the title shot a lot more than when strickland got it.

[@target-tk6vb]

@@Spencer_B he didnt step up, izzy called him

[@andrenickatina415]

Middleweight isnt a deep division. Dricus deserves it more, but its not like Khamzat is just a dude who sells and subpar skill. He is as advertised. So it makes sense

[@jokester4824]

If Sean can survive the first round he can win

[@johnharris7756]

Sean better start wrestling

[@bigsumms3182]

@@johnharris7756Sean’s ground game is better than his striking lol

[@jeromyzwiers1452]

​@@johnharris7756He actually has a good ground game. He is an all around good fighter. God Bless

[@mmarecap1]

WHY REPOST THIS AND CUT THIS PART OUT OF THE WHOLE PODCAST??!?

[@alexandre9981]

This is the best thing ever 😂😂😂😂 Desean and Don frye together

[@LearningWithSuj]

I believe him. If it gets out of the 2nd round, Khamzat’s in trouble.

[@silentobserver964]

Chimaev beat someone who ragdolled Strickland. 😮

[@marzovaliente]

Sean is right about Chimaev. But, the UFC needs to sell tickets and ppv's. Should be easy work for Strickland if he can stop Chimaev from hugging him for 5 rounds.

[@patoloquend0]

He just has to survive the early onslaught. After that it pretty much becomes a boxing match, which Sean should control.

[@StealthTRD]

Easy work??😂 who are you.

[@bryanmccarthy6493]

Kumshot was almost gassed after the first round. If this had been a 5 rounder, Usman would have more than likely finished him. And it was against a 170 fighter coming in on 10 days notice. Sean will beat the beard off of Kumshot.

[@Serpentis666]

@@bryanmccarthy6493he broke his hand…

[@BlizoJunt6669]

​@@Serpentis666source??

[@RecklessRacer]

chimaev tapped sean out so many times in training ... sean def not mentioning that lmaoo

[@yonizo2]

Because Training will always be irrelevant when it comes to actually fighting each other.

[@Mikal_Hedges]

@@yonizo2khamzat will muder Sean easily !

[@applejuice5635]

Got a source for that claim?

[@akl1054]

@@Mikal_Hedgesyep that’s what they said bout Izzy too.

[@JLC831]

@@applejuice5635 There’s an interview that Sean did with the Schmo a year or two ago where he talks about it

[@CharlieVN]

Hopefully Sean can withstand those first few rounds, Khamzat offensive is dangerous, people’s champ needs to stay champ

[@jeromyzwiers1452]

I agree 100%. He definitely has the skill to beat khamzat. It will be a fun fight to watch. God Bless

[@UltraWhale]

PLEASE lower the sound of the beeps

[@frankiefortch]

Strickland trying his best to defend his title with a stand up fight

[@1D.JFanMma]

Sean Strickland knows his times up. Funny how he was the last minute replacement and chimaev accepting a last minute replacement. Chimaev destroys Strickland in round 1 and will reign the division

[@babyfood9537]

If he doesn't finish him round 1 he will be gassed out and has 4 rounds left to deal with Sean's insane pace and cardio. Either Chimaev 1st round sub or Sean TKO

[@JoshuaSmith-no9mn]

Chimaev looked soft as baby shit against Usman, Strickland KO’s him in round 3.

[@sickowhale6861]

i don't think Chimaev will ever dominate Sean other than the first round offence wrestling. If Chimaev can't manhandle Sean head to toe then he is damned. and I don think Chimaev can do that to a bigger man like Sean.

[@countitupjay]

when has a champion ever fought on a short notice after a title fight from not even two months ago yet?

[@momoyoyo8526]

Sean strickland paulo costa and all of them talking big shit creating stories but in facts doing nothing like a clowns, this guy was humiliated by Usman lost by ko to silva ,i think he is mad that he will loose so fast the belt but still selling the fight lol)dont ever try brave men story with chechen you sounds like clown

[@DenyMeDenyYourself]

Chimaev's wrestling will be too much for Sean

[@unclejim2330]

Just like Izzy’s kicks and boxing? 🤭

[@Cestus1]

Yes. Sean Stinkland are soon gone.

[@Cestus1]

@@unclejim2330 Izzy did not take any Steroids before that fight. That's why

[@abcbizarre]

his wrestling sucks. the thing that chimaev has is strength and size, thats it.

[@colejames423]

It’s possible, but in a 5 rounder, if Sean survives the initial swarming, Chimaev is in big trouble. Strickland will not gas, and Khamzat’s cardio is still very suspect

[@PureRAGE_4TWENTY]

Good khamzat and Strickland are working itself out lol 😂

[@beastofnature5836]

wow…now people are sleeping on khamzat….i bet he will destroy sean within 2 rounds. sean is not usman to handle that early onslaught from khamzat….i don’t understand how much fickle fans are….usman is a monster and khamzat dominated him on ground…sean is easy money.

[@sanskarisuri]

You sure about that? Because before the fight, "Khamzat fans were saying Usmans is kneeless, has weak knees, his best days are behind him, he's old, fighting in 10 days notice, Khamzat is going to eat him" After the fight, Usman is former Champ, his knees are fine, he's got a great TDD, he's good blah blah

[@Krawlla]

There's a Schmo interview as well where he says Khamzat made Sean tap a few times lol.

[@beastofnature5836]

@@sanskarisuri ok lets see…the fight will happen in the near future.

[@strangeone7198]

Crazy to say Khamzat doesn't deserve the opportunity for the belt after man handling the past dominant champ lmao

[@writer7997]

With a broken hand.

[@ahsasgill9393]

Ran thru usman in Round 1, broke his hand and still won 😂

[@fireblade2681]

Strickland talking about how someone doesn't deserve a title shot is the funniest sht. He got a title shot after a win over an opponent ranked at #53. If anyone doesn't deserve a title shot it's Sean Strickland.

[@oldmate484]

He stepped up when DDP pulled out and risked his spot numerous times in one year to get it. He's done the work, while Khumshot barely beat Marty, a WW, off the couch on fuck all notice. Sean's got it in the bag after RD 1.

[@fireblade2681]

@@oldmate484 Strickland got a title shot because Izzy gave him a title shot, not because he earned it. You mean he earned it because he stepped up to take the title shot he was gifted? He beat an opponent ranked #53 to get the title shot. Before that he was knocked out by the guy Izzy had just knocked out. You think he earned the title shot? With what? his press conference performances? LOL

[@oldmate484]

@@fireblade2681 The only thing that was gifted was Khumshot's win over Usman. He is not deserving, he couldn't even cut to Welterweight so they don't count, he's beaten another welterweight on short notice by controversial decision now he gets a title shot? Even if he beat Costa the man hasn't fought in over a year. DDP just KO'd Whittaker in 2 rounds he deserves the shot. Give Khamzat to Bo.

[@fireblade2681]

@@oldmate484 dude cope more. Your rationalisations are ridiculous. If DDP deserves a title shot because he beat Whitaker who did Strickland beat to deserve to take DDP's title shot?

[@oldmate484]

@@fireblade2681 Because Izzy had literally beaten everyone else except DDP and Sean. He saw Sean as an Easy W and payday, and called him out. Sean was Dana's bitch all year and defended his spot against killers and another overrated hype train. Seethe more Dagi meat rider.

[@oggedask]

He really adapted Don Fryes speech

[@Mikamichae]

Usman is way better than strickland, the stats show it, the records show it 19 fight win streak p4p 1 almost broke gsp record for most welterweight wins, cleaned out his division nearly Sean beating Izzy doesnt top that, the rest of his record is a bunch of journeymen

[@sdsoda4521]

Plus Usman already knocked Strickland out, and his wrestling is levels above.

[@imado3363]

first round submission i can feel it from now

[@misterlister-wm2tj]

More likely a 4th or 5th round knock out for strickland Chimaevs gas tank isn't impressive at all lol 5 he isn't built for 5 rounds I see another Stipe vs Ngannou 1 moment coming

[@JoshuaSmith-no9mn]

Most likely a 3rd round KO for Strickland, Chimaev looked awful against a WW in Usman and Strickland would be able to stop the takedown and has striking that is multiple levels above Khamzat.

[@valto5477]

@@JoshuaSmith-no9mn man you americans got so horny by seans one good performance. khamzat isnt getting slept by sean strickland get real lmao

[@user-tj2bz4bd7g]

Sean’s losing & he knows it 😂

[@discogypsyfish9577]

Sean talking about people getting undeserved title shots lmao

[@Boris82]

It's easy to impress young ufc fans 😉 A lot of talk from Strickland, as usual. Let's see these two boys get into the octagon first. I'm betting on Khamzat.

[@sn00dles83]

How can you see that fight against Usman and bet on Khamzat 😂 Sean is still not getting the respect he deserves. Can’t wait for him to shut down another daggi hype train

[@Boris82]

@@sn00dles83 I think Sean is good, but not good enough. Khamzat is more talented. Sean himself said that Khamzat was the best fighter in the gym. You will see.

[@Absolutepower7]

Yes he’s only had two middleweight fights but the dude should have fought for the WW title after the Burns fight. He’s well deserving of a title shot. I really hope there’s no delay and it happens early next year.

[@sn00dles83]

He is not deserving, he couldn’t even cut to Welterweight so they don’t count, he’s beaten another welterweight on short notice by controversial decision now he gets a title shot? Even if he beat Costa the man hasn’t fought in over a year. DDP just KO’d Whittaker in 2 rounds he deserves the shot. Give Khamzat to Bo

[@michaelwills1818]

Sean lucked into a title shot too. The same noise where saying Islam didn't deserve one either. Its a shame ddp gets overlooked but I'm sure he's next in line and these things happen

[@Absolutepower7]

@@michaelwills1818 well said.

[@craigchkw]

The build up to this would be chaos id imagine

[@kdkdkdbdkddn3]

You know Sean means it when he says this stuff

[@dfpguitar]

Nah, they are cool with each other. This is to sell the fight. Also Sean isn't the psychopath nor old fashioned "Man" he claims to be. He is pretty soft, which you can see all the time if you pay attention, especially around his girlfriend.

[@ADAM-ms9jt]

@@dfpguitarokay tough guy lol

[@onetwo2434]

LOL ... Conor Mcgregor once said Khabib was terrified for coming off that bus. In the octagon .... "only business". Mark my words ... the wolf will have this hillbilly begging in the same manner.

[@Boris82]

No he doesn't, he's just selling an upcoming fight. They actually like each other

[@A1Gz_]

He’s just selling the fight. He and everyone else who was around the sparring sessions knows what’s up, Sean was tapping many many times in the sparring

[@pstushar7172]

You didn't deserve the title shot more than he does

[@sanskarisuri]

R u new to this?

[@oldmedstudent1750]

Sean is one of the most active middleweights on the roster you casual.

[@mattfoster3733]

He’s literally a warrior.

[@chrismac7447]

Sean Strickland seniors moustache is looking good.

[@ROSH1503]

I duno Sean you got murked by Alex and you still got a title shot brother.

[@HouseOFBrandon]

He got a title shot because dricus pulled out/didn't want it at that point in time? Makes 0 sense for khamzat to get next shot at Sean instead of dricus

[@yonizo2]

He 50-45 Imamov and Embarrassed Abus. YOu're acting like he got the title shot off Welterweights or off a loss.

[@kosta1605]

Sean is a 100% right. Dude is getting a title shot after beating someone who was sitting on the couch in a different weight class......but we all know how the UFC is.....doesn't really matter if you deserve the title fight or not. If you sell fights you get the shot. DDP fucked himself for a title shot so don't see him being in the picture for a bit. He gotta get on his knees for uncle dana to not be mad at him anymore.

[@masterindisguises]

Gilbert Burns, Kamaru Usman, Are yeah couch potatoes and nobodies who ever did anything in the UFC

[@user-ht6pc7zs7x]

@@masterindisguisesbro missed the point. Usman is a WW un ranked at 185😂😂😂😂😂

[@chinbosschinboss2484]

​​@@masterindisguisesBuddy, there are weight classes for a reason. You don't get to fight the champion in one weight class. Because you beat someone in another weight class. Ufc is turning into a circus

[@WhySoBroken]

@@user-ht6pc7zs7x Who did Sean beat for his title shot against Izzy? Your iq = room temperature

[@jock4551]

if you think a man like Kamaru Usman is "sitting on his couch" while being out of camp, then you're just mad.

[@suspendedtwice4sayingrasis261]

Strickland already started the trash talk. That’s good promotion on his part! 😄

[@ManagedPan1k]

Khamzat needs to get more serious, he cant be so reckless much longer after his mid match injury. He needs to be efficient with his energy

[@blueskull1119]

Strickland saying someone hasn't earned a title shot is funny. Cause if i remember well a certain someone who hasn't beaten top 5 fighter and was ranked 8 got a title shot. Hmmm🤔🤔 i wonder who that is

[@user-ht6pc7zs7x]

He was next in line. Usman is not 185er😂😂😂. That’s like saying if costa beats Izzy at 205 he deserves the title shot?

[@wade5761]

Shaun dares to talk about deserving a title shot.

[@oldmedstudent1750]

Sean is a very active fighter. Fights anyone, any time. Took the opportunity that was presented to him against Izzy on 7 weeks notice. Khamzat fought once in the past year against Usman who rolled off the couch on 2 weeks notice and has never fought at middleweight. Khamzat has not even beat a top 10 middleweight yet. If Khamzat beat Costa, it would have made sense but a win over Usman should not give him a title shot. It's simply unfair to Dricus who just FINISHED Bobby Knuckles and was on a tear lately. It's simply unfair.

[@wheelmanstan]

I swear the press is trying to get them to fight each other..it's weird. There's like this small misunderstanding and it's blowing up into a fight

[@Serpentis666]

He drowns Strickland… and I really like Strickland too… but I don’t see a path to victory for him vs khamzat…

[@koshycheriyan9979]

strickland will survive round 1 and after that chiamev is finished, he was more gassed than usman coming off the couch. Plus he barely has coaches since its the Abu Dabi gym coach, doubt he is gonna get meaningful advice. In the end i see Chimaev moving to the beat of his own drum and will blow his load trying to wrestle, while sean puts on a pace and either tkos him or wins a decision.

[@unclejim2330]

Sean doesn’t gas and has enough wrestling and D.

[@randoir1863]

EVERYONE said that about his Izzy fight as well .

[@vishalparihar1230]

Strickland is an actual Middleweight . Chimaev couldn't handled Usman's jabs , after two unsuccessful takedown shots Strickland will beat him black and blue with his jabs and one twos , Strickland has a good ground game too , it's just that he didn't need to show it as of yet .

[@coffeeyouu]

5 rounds buddy the magic happens

[@cobracommander3638]

Khamzat gas tank is sus. He's like the Mcgregor of wrestling.

[@Buu...]

Yep, hes a 1 round dumper. Hes identical to prime mcgregor, survive the first 2 rounds and youre probably going to win the fight.

[@DublinSoulja]

Don frye and sean strivkland what a combination 😅

[@christopherhess6835]

Strickland is sh*tting Bricks right now 😂

[@michaelgarza256]

I see this fight going almost identical to the usman fight but with a twist. Khamzat swarms Sean 1rst round close 2nd Sean starts piecing him in 3rd and 4rth and dropping him in the fifth round.

[@The-Heart-Will-Testify]

How can he drop him when he will be mauled and destroyed on the ground...sean has no ground game, good luck

[@colejames423]

@@The-Heart-Will-Testifyjust like he had no striking defense before fighting Adesanya, and was definitely gonna get pieced up with his shitty guard? Some of y’all seem like you don’t even watch the sport, let alone have ever trained. Strickland has wrestled before. And you can bet your booty he’ll be wrestling a ton between now and Khamzat. Will he be on Khamzat’s level? No. Does that mean he has no wrestling? Also no. He’ll surprise a lot of people just like he did dominating Izzy

[@patoloquend0]

@@colejames423Facts. Sean can wrestle and practices it daily. Is he an american Khabib? No, but he doesn’t have to. He just has to be good enough to survive the early onslaught from Khamzat. After that it’s Sean’s fight.

[@unclejim2330]

Sean is right , Khamzat wasn’t impressive even with a full camp fighting a Smaller Usman with no camp , no knees, AND home advantage! Boy they puff up these bearded ones. 😳 HE needs another contender first .

[@MuslehFaiz]

Tough guy with his guns. But squeals in a real fight. The American way

[@KennyFatman]

He didnt say that, your making shit up. He clearly says Khamzat can fight and would kill Strickland. The style Strickland has is great for Khamzat, he comes forward and then Khamzat can easily take him down and have his way with him - easy day for Khamzat the day they meat.

[@yassir8235]

Wasn’t impressive? Did you even watch the fight?? I don’t know in what fantasy world you’re living. He WAS impressive. Look at what he did with Usman in round 1. He rode Usman like a horse. And Usman before this fight had a 97% takedown defense. Khamzat took him down 4 or more times in this fight. Round 2 and 3 Khamzat was fighting with a broken right hand, which explains performing less than the first round, but he still managed to win round 3 and put up a close fight in round 2, which he also arguably won. Now I know that Usman took this fight on short-notice, and is out of his prime, has destroyed knees and is old, but Usman has the experience and cardio advantage and Khamzat still won. If you don’t call that impressive, you should move on to another sport since you have no knowledge of this one.

[@shaannaafir7268]

​@@yassir8235oh and btw usman TD defense rate is now at 89%, chimaev single handedly shattered his top record which he built over a decade of mma.

[@leninchakma6768]

😂😂 usman isn't small he's a big welterweight to be honest

[@Richercollections]

Of course sean deserved his title shot in September 😅

[@leonardodakimchi]

2 crazy men understand each other very well.

[@V1novat]

if usman almost didn't survive the first round due to the wrestling, what do you think will happen to sean?

[@coffeeyouu]

Magomed Ankalaev says Sean has really good wrestling that says a lot! Also Magomed is 6’3 ufc light heavyweight Russian dagy ranked 2 18-1 and says he has trouble holding Sean down his words not mine 🤙

[@conormcstretcher]

​@@coffeeyouuno you don't understand khamzat wrestling is on higher level than ankalaev it's about technique and balance

[@SuomiHamalainen]

@@coffeeyouu Ankalaev is a greco roman wrestler. All upper body. If you notice, khamzat grabs even just the tip of your toes, its over.

[@Noob-dm8zf]

@@coffeeyouu but khamzat wrestling is different, is like a sprint in a marathon. His takedown is just a way for him to gain back control.

[@joshuat5140]

I love sean. Hes a true warrior. Hes down to fight anyone anytime. For the love of the sprt and the challenge. Hes onw of the fighters you cant ever count out. I think he actually has the skills to beat chimeav imo. Hes overrated a little imo. He beat usman but burns was a tough fight for him imo. So dont sleep on sean hes a brawler.

[@TMMOFFICIAL__]

"Usman who's a 170 who got taken a decision." Also the 170 who beat the ever living shit out of you Sean😂

[@gigi-ii4iz]

Oh yea I forgot about that lol

[@truthseekerKJV]

No he didn't. It went to decision.

[@TMMOFFICIAL__]

@@truthseekerKJV You clearly didn't watch that fight.

[@MelodiousMelodies7]

Im gonna say this and this only, you can't forward pressure a wrestler like Strickland does to his opponents. Theres too many opportunities and openings to change levels and take Strickland by the hips to the ground. Strickland would have to fight from range to ensure he could finish it on the feet but to also prevent the takedown and be able to sprawl. Therefore, he would have to fight different and adopt a new gameplan, and slightly a new fight style. For years now elite level wrestlers have dominated MMA and this is no different in this case. 9/10 times the elite wrestler will come out on top against an elite striker. There is always a punchers chance and sometimes this does happen but it has to be very skilled and calculated. Its not a very high percentage most of the time but It can be done

[@Dylan-cr5ub]

We will see.

[@qball8437]

Strickland beats the khamzat we watched last night..... 💯

[@realestmma6890]

If khamzat couldn't finish Sean in the first two rounds, he is getting a way worse beating than Izzy.

[@jayn6943]

I don't thinking Khamzat can survive one round with a high level MD. The guy struggled against two high level WW. This last one should have been a draw. And the guy had a 11 days notice.

[@chrisjantha8612]

Strickland got title fight after 2 wins and before that 2 losses, his latest wins are against mid people too so dont speak about deserving it bro

[@T2Exile]

god i cant wait till Sean fights again

[@joeljosephjacob6898]

Alright guys, i wanna know what makes you more deserving of a title shot. A win over 10th ranked Imavov and another over unranked Abus, or a impressive show against the welterweight goat in a competitive fight?

[@colejames423]

Oh shit, did GSP fight recently? Damn I missed it

[@naturoidz2714]

Hall was ranked 12 or something when they fought. Hermanson was like 8th. Lost to Pereria. Cannonier closed decision who was 2nd or 3rd. UFC thought stylistically Sean was an easy fight for Izzy. He took the belt off Izzy. He's the champ. Chimaev's last 4 fights were against WW. He hasn't fought any MW in the rankings. He fought Usman in a 2 fight losing streak. The winner of Usman vs. Chimaev earning a title ahot doesn't even make sense.

[@chinbosschinboss2484]

​@naturoidz2714 hasn't fought a ranked MW, beat a guy who didn't have a full camp, not in his weight class... Champion fight next? Yeah makes sense. Ufc is just the WWE now

[@christopherhess6835]

Kiss "your"Belt goodby Strickland

[@RT-bt5ql]

Don Frye alpha af even just sitting there

[@draakmanz]

sean probably did his man dance with chimaev in the gym and my best guess is that chimaev did not like it xD

[@Chigiwigi]

He will be remembered of these words when time comes up. Sean won't know what's coming on!

[@jeromyzwiers1452]

Sean will win. God Bless

[@rahidsadiq1260]

comfortable win for khamzat

[@Andrew-dc2xj]

Strickland just spoke more crap then he ever has. Chimaev would smesh him.

[@josec9968]

Ok only a one round fighter

[@diogo88387]

Chimaev didn't beat any ranked middleweight and you think that Strickland is talking shit??

[@JRF1004]

It’s weird with Chimaev cause he arguably deserved a title shot at 170 but he just can’t make that weight anymore, and then he had to fight the #1 ranked welterweight even though he’s a middleweight now, i don’t even know how that is gonna work in the rankings between the two weight classes

[@orlandowilliamson691]

Yea its tricky but he deserves it i hate to say people don't look at it like that

[@orlandowilliamson691]

And i don't even like Khamzat, he needs better cardio if he go 5 rds tho USM was just getting started 5 rds that fight may would have been totally different!!

[@suciooo]

Chimaev didn't deserve it with this fight

[@abcbizarre]

He doesn't deserve it period. He hasn't fought any top contenders and he loses if he does imo.

[@KennyFatman]

What? Who is a top contender if not Usman? :S You guys are too fucking much.@@abcbizarre

[@jacobross735]

He didn’t even win that fight tbh should have been a draw

[@light-qe3gv]

He deserves a ww title fight, but ufc wont let him

[@loner45779]

​@@jacobross735casual

[@abrahamhagos7714]

It's a good fight but Sean is absolutely right, Khamzat has not earned it. Beating an unranked MW who is a career WW should not get you a title shot.

[@antonio_farc1349]

Life is not fair Sean, you know better man.. Chimaev in round 2.

[@syacine1330]

Sean spamming the "bald eagle" sfx

[@themercmaxperspective2837]

Khamzat recently got married, is currently going through depression because of the wars, hasn’t fought in a year, inured right hand after first round against a usman an all time champion and still Managed to get the win. Khamzat needs a good coach and some cardio and he’ll easily run through Strickland again

[@michaelgarza256]

How did Khamzats leather taste

[@Randomhandlename]

Those are all facts, I only expect childish replies to your comment, not refutations.

[@Hhh-gm6sx]

He needs to bring back Andreas 🤞

[@bettybunbun9664]

That big long list of excuses and yet you conveniently don't mention Usman is a welterweight who was fighting on 10 days notice.

[@user-zg7cf4bs4v]

His cardio failed in bedroom too? Is that what u saying? Lol honestly what kinda excuse is khamzat getting married? Everything else is legit but bruh saying like him getting married was like him getting knocked out I believe he had an off day too but that married excuse is just straight up stupid 😂

[@CincySupercar]

Sean says Khamzat doesn’t deserve a shot but Sean lost 2 fights in 2022 and khamzat has never lost.

[@omarisawesome1996]

But sean beat jack hermanson brendan allen and arguably beat canonier. Khamzat hasnt beaten any ranked middle weights.

[@marveen6372]

Sean love him