Sean Strickland & Maxx Crosby discuss their mutual respect & similarities in and out of sports

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Megan Olivi sits down with UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland and Las Vegas Raiders Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby as they discuss they connected, similarities, sparring against each other and more.
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[@Hondo1738]

two well respected black men

[@KANSASIOUX]

All I see is DeSean??? Who’s the other?

[@blacksunday4231]

​@@KANSASIOUXa guy who has the n word pass 😂

[@BoxCJ206er]

@@KANSASIOUXmonte Crosby wym?

[@DH702..]

Hail mosley

[@Dyinchugnan969]

@@KANSASIOUXyou mean the defensive end for the raiders 💀 who’s stopping him

[@BrdOutaMyMnd]

Nfl is sh*tting itself with Maxx associating with Sean here.🤣🤣🤣💯

[@ayvzu]

😂😂

[@quintinfink12]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@grdamic]

Frfr

[@HeyShadowman]

😂😂

[@jondaniel6948]

time for them to come out with some awareness commercial to make everything better 😅

[@JohnnyCarterMusicOfficial]

I’m thoroughly convinced Sean Strickland is the most honest man to ever have lived 😂😂😂

[@michaelturley3457]

Yeah it’s just sad he doesn’t have any fight in him he rolled over for dricuw

[@danvreeland7800]

​@@michaelturley3457 you obviously didn't watch the fight it was close

[@hughjass5894]

@@michaelturley3457outstruck him by 40 but he rolled over huh

[@bigt5096]

***most hypocritical man to ever have lived

[@usefulprogrammer9880]

@@hughjass5894takedown game was nonexistent. Needs to be his focus moving forward. Gifted striker but needs to be a more complete weapon to maintain dominance, especially if he’s going to take fights at the cadence he planned on.

[@mariobasha7335]

Strickland asking questions is comedy gold

[@beauaIoevv]

he was about to cry 😂

[@iitzant338]

@@beauaIoevv when did he almost cry my guy???

[@JohnJoatan]

@@beauaIoevvyou’re the family embarrassment 😂

[@beauaIoevv]

@@JohnJoatanprojecting as usual, 300Ibs lncel behind a fighter profile pic

[@JohnJoatan]

@@beauaIoevvI struck a nerve 😅

[@kd5184]

Maxx Crosby is about to get hit with a fine by the NFL just for associating with Sean 😂

[@RemyKingKen]

The second they said CTE he was cooked

[@charlesbrown4483]

Facts. I played football my whole life including 2 seasons in college. But man around 2013 NFL cucked the whole sport. These days it's just a 7-on-7 passing league on the field and a commercial for woke sociopolitics off the field. I stopped watching the sport entirely in 2018 and went from being a casual MMA fan to now it's the only sport I watch.

[@returnalnocturnal7729]

​@@charlesbrown4483had to sneak in that "forced wokeness" narrative lmao. Not suprised this is the new snowflake in America

[@Blackjack5558]

@@returnalnocturnal7729these are sean strickland fans of course they’re conservative lol

[@ScrappyDoo-tu7oq]

​@@returnalnocturnal7729 not really a narrative it's just facts. If you don't think progressive politics is exerting influence over sports you are gaslighting yourself. They literally painted "end racism" on end zones and helmets lmao 😂

[@Ray-qs3wf]

2 mins in talking CTE gotta love it 😂😂😂

[@michaelturley3457]

Sean is the least competitive fighter in UFC history was begging for drives to take the belt

[@ThereAreTwoGenders]

@@michaelturley3457who asked weirdo?

[@ihavenoidea4727]

what? @@michaelturley3457

[@user-nm6qv9ll7l]

The kind of utmost respect these two gentlemen have is incredible. Sean is the people's champ that he deserves to be .

[@user-xz5zh1ju5r]

Yes because going around talking about how you're going to kill everybody all the time but never actually killing anybody is really great that's such a honorable thing Oh and then the fact that he's not the best in division and got lucky but okay Some of you guys are so goofy you just love to follow the hype😂😂😂😂

[@user-nm6qv9ll7l]

@@user-xz5zh1ju5r who is the goofy here ? Just calm down and keep the hatered with your self .

[@user-xz5zh1ju5r]

@@user-nm6qv9ll7l You you're the goofy lol why would I need to calm down I'm not excited 😂🤣 You need to stop assuming because that's what assholes usually do

[@ededdandeddytv5164]

Watching bots interact is nutty

[@husrebel494]

it's ok to be molested by dad@@user-xz5zh1ju5r

[@DarkLight-Ascending]

Megan property handling the conversation away from CTE 😂😂😂

[@tmzz3609]

ESPN trained her well

[@bnegs521]

Yep. Good catch by you. Megan did a great job there

[@rockinpranch8173]

Let’s be real, we wouldn’t have seen it if they were that worried about it.

[@bnegs521]

@@rockinpranch8173 truth

[@Jphizzle25]

There is no CTE in Ba Sing Se

[@mrsamuraiist]

I've never heard of Maxx Crosby but he has the killer mentality that the raiders are supposed to have.

[@giacalonebuilding4443]

U living under a rock? Maxx is a dog. Top 3 defensive players in the NFL and arguably number 1. And he brings it every single play always 100%

[@fitterkrueger1524]

dude he’s the Raiders heart and soul Rn are you serious

[@bobbyflash575]

⁠@@giacalonebuilding4443not everyone is a big football fan I found out about him like 3 weeks ago

[@Ozzyozzysheesh]

@@giacalonebuilding4443not everyone watches football dude.

[@bdtravels5620]

Haha if you don’t follow football it is often said he the epitome of a raider so it’s funny that he plays for them

[@gj62]

Its nice seeing 2 black athletes at the top of their game in different sports being good friends

[@cyberhype5495]

❓️

[@skii7299]

LMAO

[@Buckeyes216]

I see a real American and a wiggr

[@dc4lcorkscrewpatdaGIGA]

They some lil white boas Dey ain’t black guys

[@flacko_jody2130]

The raiders have been one of the worst teams in the league since crosby has been with them and Strickland just lost lol. 😅

[@carlosMartinez-tm8sq]

Sean is the hero this world needs

[@JakeStoehr]

@@vanrensburgarchitecturebim1641Womp womp

[@user-rb4nj8hr5u]

@@vanrensburgarchitecturebim1641 stay tilted groomer 🤣😂

[@returnalnocturnal7729]

​@@vanrensburgarchitecturebim1641he can't, he is stupid

[@skii7299]

@@vanrensburgarchitecturebim1641 obese basement dweller lmfao

[@oneshot2shot96]

The interview the world didn’t know we needed 🙏🙏🙏

[@beauaIoevv]

the world didn’t need*

[@JohnJoatan]

@@beauaIoevvthe family embarrassment.

[@baeualIoevv]

@@JohnJoatankeys-e=🙏🙏🙏

[@baeualIoevv]

@@JohnJoatan40y old virgin main actor, keys-e=👆👆👆

[@wyattdozier999]

Bru u a hater ofc u like ddp

[@IntuitiveIQ]

Sean is the best interview in professional sports. 😅

[@levistern3316]

No he isn't, not even close

[@IntuitiveIQ]

@@levistern3316did you listen to ths interview?

[@ayvzu]

@@levistern3316you’re just another snowflake. Run along now

[@chancerichards9176]

It's a really good interview, guess you like avarge interview...

[@FirstnameLastname-pe5ib]

Hands down. To date, he hasn't had a boring interview.

[@katelyn9182]

Sean is a legend. I’m an Aussie and don’t really know NFL players but Maxx seems like a great guy. Great interview! 👍🏻

[@russelljones2281]

You should stick with. I heard it gaining pretty popular in down under

[@derpy.1]

Great player to connect with, and the franchise (Team/Club) he plays for, The Las Vegas Raiders. Rich history that finally got themselves on the right track after some low points.

[@Stone099]

I visited Australia and saw quite a lot of Raiders (Maxx's team) gear being worn by locals. I was surprised but then again the Raider logo and their colors have become iconic since the NWA days.

[@MattTheToolMan]

Max is one of the best defensive players in the NFL. TJ Watt is the best Crosby is probably 3rd def top 5

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

I’m Australian and NFL is incredible to watch. I highly suggest getting in to it.

[@freudgv]

9:00 when sean starts talking it put tears in my eyes... i love you all. Keep pushing.

[@rossysossy]

That hit me hard too..

[@rossysossy]

He's spot on

[@freudgv]

@@rossysossy I went out for a run in the 20 degrees and snow sfter watching this interview.

[@wayfaringstranger8430]

Same, brother. Keep pushing 💪🏽

[@jamestyler9050]

Back at ya, man.

[@robsongoncalves141]

Sean Strickland is definitely changing the game. What a human being!

[@randyphillips6506]

I hope he wins and we get to enjoy Sean’s era

[@themframes]

All Sean needs to do is give Dana the stunner and then we have the real life SCSA.

[@danielcauffman6734]

OMG lmao 😅

[@6768clos]

😂😂😂

[@SweetBrazyN]

School Curriculum & Standards Authority?

[@Tarantula7Tom]

"Here's the thing you guys... 'cause Sean Strickland said so!" 🖕😎🖕🇺🇲

[@user-vw8dj1it1x]

🤣🤣

[@albertoambriz5496]

Sean literally talks like the cameras aren’t rolling haha I love it no filter straight up real and organic, gotta respect it and thats why we love you 💯

[@wrenchin-n-wheels9482]

I love this interview!! Its refreshing to listen to Sean and Maxx talk about avoiding the evil and drugs and alcohol so they can be a good man and husband and father! LOVE THIS!!

[@chadrobertson5299]

Sean is a legendary human. He says everything we want to say.

[@danconant6401]

Amen !!!

[@jessecole1011]

These are two honest men who admit they have flaws but address them and are better for it

[@VileCAESARB]

I'm English, no idea who Maxx was before this. Certified gent. Sean is just a light in a vacuous, dim world. Respect to you both.

[@charlesbrown4483]

Arguably the best defensive player in American football. He's 6'5", 255lbs, violent psychopath. Your boy Tom should be glad these guys are in the NFL and not the UFC :P

[@VileCAESARB]

@@charlesbrown4483Thanks for the info Charlie, respect that. Blighty is reigning strong right now ;) Tom and Leon, you boys gonna have to step up and show how it's done :) Really torn on this one, sometimes can tell who is gonna win: Strickland and Du Plessis seem both stand up guys.

[@charlesbrown4483]

​@@VileCAESARB Well we got 3 champs, right now. If I'm not mistaken that's the total number of British champs right? :P War Strickland.

[@brownjatt21]

​@@charlesbrown4483 a cmon dawg he showing love and you being a douche lmao

[@charlesbrown4483]

@@brownjatt21 chill out bud it’s not that deep

[@Ryodante]

Sean Strickland is easily one of my favorite athletes ever and I really loved the part talking about addiction , good luck and I wish you all the best in saturday , you're awesome

[@juggernautstark1]

25 minutes of bromance and king uplifting.

[@botabs.8247]

This made me like Maxx a bit more than before. I respect both of these guys for what they bring to the table. Both stand behind their word and when it's time stands on business. I hope Sean knocks dricus out in the 3rd Rd.

[@michaelturley3457]

Sean has no fight in him he handed over his belt 😂

[@michaelturley3457]

Yeah a. Real man vs a beta. Like Sean

[@rb6981]

We protect Sean at all costs

[@swizzler8053]

Please don't. Yall Americans are messed up.

[@stephen_crumley]

@@swizzler8053we are who we are and we give AF what you or anyone else thinks or feels

[@blackslav1497]

@@stephen_crumley thank you

[@tolen1689]

Homie got clean 1-2s he can protect himself

[@joeypetrucelli9196]

This comment is so cringe and overused, you can’t even protect yourself at all costs stfu

[@peterleatherman6922]

This is the most entertaining thing i could possibly watch. As a Raider fan, I love Mad Maxx, and as a fight fan how can you not love Strickland… this is such an awesome interview!!! Thank you!!!

[@King_JappyJoe]

The duo we never knew we needed. We still need that Mel Gibson and Sean Strickland interview though 😂😂

[@joesupg1695]

Sean Strickland and mike Tyson interview

[@casgal2431]

How nice of Joe Pyfer do to do an interview w/ Strickland

[@burgerkang3249]

Gingers are athletic af for some reason

[@raulrecio92]

@@burgerkang3249to overcome bullying

[@dc4lcorkscrewpatdaGIGA]

Joe “Baby wiener” pyfer

[@brycemcelhaney4052]

Not the interview I was expecting this morning but I'll mf take it.

[@manishkamanamperi1785]

So proud of Maxx and Sean for their recovery

[@christopher5825]

I actually didn't know Crosby was so cool, I see why Raiders Nation loves him

[@V0KAN]

Born and raised in Kansas City as a massive Chiefs fan but Maxx is one of my favorite players for on the field. Off the field, the adversity he's overcame makes me respect him even more as a person.

[@randymullins3555]

Definitely a veteran UFC/MMA fan and have observed Sean from my devoted interest in the sport and NEVER foreseen him as a champion PERIOD, however he's certainly earned his way to this pinnacle and he's cemented us a raging supporters. Awesome that I know who Max Crosby is now too

[@cityliving9265]

Yeah, Sean brings a support out that goes beyond just liking him as a fighter, and it's not the blind, sycophantic worship of someone like McGregor, but something a lot more. Raging supporters is a great way to put it.

[@maxosmundson1043]

Sean absolutely preaching. Maxx is an awesome dude.

[@Andre_vyent]

Sean Strickland is already a legend now

[@gnarlydithe]

Raiders got to give this man Sean Strickland a tour around Allegiant Stadium and the practice facility.

[@kms08711]

Nfl executives are calling their boyfriends to cancel that meeting right now

[@danconant6401]

Do it Mark Davis....Bring this badass into the raiders fold. In life Sean is a raider !!

[@dekemill3339]

I really think Sean Strickland is a special person man regardless of the outcome of the upcoming fight I hope to continue to see him

[@Superiorthrustruggle]

Interview got me emotional. So deep, pause. Both of them are real ones. So much respect for u both. So motivating and inspirational. Keep it up

[@Razear]

"I hit my wife and ran a red light because I have a struggle." Bro just nonchalantly made a Jon Jones reference... Strickland was dropping truth bombs about the hardship of life. This man truly understands the working class struggle.

[@davidblankinship6705]

United States Champion, Australian Champion, and soon to be Canadian Champion D'Sean Strickland! 🇺🇸🇦🇺 🇨🇦

[@Zachydoodoo28363]

Great interview - I’m not American so I don’t know nfl players but I’m a new fan of Maxx. Seems like a solid bloke.

[@brownjatt21]

I'm from the states even i don't watch NFL much. But fosho he Definitely solid dude. Hopefully he keeps training MMA and with Sean.

[@anasshahid224]

Great interview, love Sean Strickland’s chill vibe and Maxx Crosby is a real cool guy too. 😊

[@Tunagraphix]

Strickland = The people’s champ 👑

[@takarahowell8183]

As a NFL junkie and starting to get into mma in 2023 this a great interview

[@XLL-LyricaLance]

This was good, good on you all, great conversation, guys.

[@tmnleggy8665]

Such a real conversation, I thank Sean for talking this way and opening peoples eyes. Looks at the world with simplicity.

[@TysonFuryOfficial]

Sean is an absolute legend

[@eazypeazy33]

WE STAND WITH SEAN!

[@Weeks25]

I had no idea Max Crosby is from Lapeer Michigan. Lapeer is only about a 40 minute drive from me. I’m in the suburbs! This was a really good interview. I like seeing other athletes and even celebs coming to UFC cards. It helps I’m sure to give the UFC more exposure which helps the promotion and the fighters. I would love to see guys like Sean getting paid like Crosby! I never expected Sean to become champ but I’m so happy for him that he did. He’s the peoples champ 100% an his IDGAF I’m gonna speak what everyone is thinking is what this country needs right now!

[@luzgeldres6464]

What a nice and relaxing interview, Strickland the Champion 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@saltlife316]

dam sean you are a fresh breath of air, i love this guy. respect

[@forever1909]

If ya think ya have a tough life. Just listen to Sean he just says it's all. He respects the average poor working guy. Chris Curtis needs to be on the interview.

[@ryanpalma5947]

This was an amazing interview

[@boli8239]

Them talking about staying sober as I’m here packing a bowl watching this got me feeling like a scumbag😂

[@mxbass1036]

Admitting your a scumbag is the first step

[@user-tx6zl1yq5s]

Good get in the gym, read the Bible, learn a new language, take a walk, etc. and get focused weed only distracts you it doesn’t solve your problems. You don’t need it to live.

[@Steve0thegreat]

Moderation my friend. Find two good habits to your one bad habit.

[@Noah_Samz]

Awesome convo between them

[@Certifiedloverboy17]

Actually a genuinely enjoyable interview

[@Niveksllew]

Just put a mic in front of Sean and let him cook. No interviewer needed.

[@georgewashington3393]

🤣

[@DontExpecTooMuch]

Great questions and interview!

[@ishmael_03]

That was a great interview!

[@sonnynick1]

Best interview ever!!!!!! Great job young lady!!!!!!!

[@track-lash3337]

Nina low key raging jelly whenever another female does a good job interviewing Strickland

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

Nina stays up all night thinking of genius interview questions and the best she can come up with is "Would you rather fight a gorilla or bear?" 🤣

[@loufrost824]

Yes, she wants the head job.

[@TMoney76]

She’s busy interviewing DDP.

[@CallMeOpia]

@@CitizenoftheWorld1bc she’s a playboy model that somehow got the opportunity

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

@@CallMeOpia Exactly lol, industry plant at its finest. She sucked Dana's d!ck more than Dana bends over for Connor

[@gthang1157]

Sean Strickland ! This lad is turning into a legend. 💯

[@PokerFace837]

He morphed long ago my friend

[@theNfl_Esq]

Epic interview. Love both these guys! Let’s go Sean..

[@michaelmcpherson3097]

Fire interview no cap🔥🔥

[@seanthomas2083]

The idea Sean does not understand why he is such a hero to so many working class people is crazy. There’s nobody who has talked about the working class and struggling people like him in the UFC or any other sport.

[@327ewok]

the Strickland Era is incredible and only getting better!!

[@joclutterbuck6458]

Thank you Sean for standing up and speaking raw truth... Canada Loves You... Inspired by you!

[@David-bj2yo]

I love hearing people talk about what they truly are passionate about!!! Find your passion folk's and life will be sooo much better!!!

[@joejeffery5454]

This the duo we didn’t know we needed

[@tbone105]

I really loved this interview .... Thank you 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@brandonhanson9412]

Baaaaasssssed. Stay based! Don't ask controversial questions if you don't want an honest conversation. Win or lose, Strickland is an honest, hard working man. Love him to death.

[@pizzaloverduh]

Good lil goosestepper

[@pizzaloverduh]

Your lil babys gonna join our alphabet Mafia.

[@returnalnocturnal7729]

​@@pizzaloverduhknock it off lmao. These chuds will actually believe you they are very unintelligent

[@aaronb6231]

Sean always looking out for the people!

[@tylerb1737]

Can we get a podcast with these two? I feel they both bring out the real behind the scenes sides of each other, detached from their personas on the field/in the cage.

[@seanthomas2083]

I love both of them, but I feel podcast usually drains natural talent from people. I don’t want to see Sean in a long form podcast because I feel like everyone else who does one it would get redundant.

[@Randall68]

Wow! this interview hits home! I have had a addiction to pain killers for 3 years and by the time I realized I was just a broken mentality as i was physically I lost just about everything. Life is definitely a every day struggle.

[@acupunctureyoga]

Great interview Sean has become my favorite fighter always makes me laugh and I love his honesty.

[@smallmouthcity]

I was today years old when I realized, we’re all just living in Sean’s Matrix

[@kingheart9555]

“Happy birthday Mr. Anderson”🤖 -Mr. Smith

[@starseeddeluxe]

This is an actual Matrix though. That's why his words are so powerful.

[@jondaniel6948]

"I love how excited both of you were to do this". Both of them 😐😐

[@bnegs521]

😂😂

[@gilbertgarcia69]

Great interview

[@williambonnie-do7yz]

This is one of the best, coolest interviews I've ever seen!!! ⭐👊🏻

[@PacShore]

Now that was a great interview by Megan!

[@peezymeds1580]

We love Strickland . Strickland for President , such a honest , tell it like it is , breath of fresh air he is . A real man . Good luck on the fight 💪🏼❤️💪🏼👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jonnettles6714]

Respect to both of these guys. I might not always agree with Sean, but man do i respect what he’s done with his life. I love the fact that these guys are friends.

[@dv3422]

Badass interview straight up.

[@Soto31]

bro sparred w the craziest guy in the ufc 😂😂 NFL is going nuts rn

[@kms08711]

Nfl executives are calling their boyfriends right now

[@Jay-bf6vy]

Strickland is a gem man

[@lightinferno4490]

Solid message from Strickland. I respect him speaking for the average man

[@W3STSID303]

Two of my favorite people

[@MrTickleBean]

People will be more upset with Maxx for being friends with Sean than they’d be with a player who’s had multiple domestic charges 😂

[@unc9106]

“Leather flip flops , jeans” 😂Sean is dripping preposterously

[@jinasugata4869]

i LOOOOOOOOOVE Sean!!!! He is so straightforward and honest! He is actually much more deeper than what most of the people think he is. He REeally is a treasure!!! YES!!!!!!

[@sycadelic666]

Whoever thought to throw this together - respect. This is a great way to humanize both men.

[@twinzvs]

Thank you Sean Strickland!

[@kostatasoulis9720]

We need Sean to remain champion and use his spotlight to spread the message many people need to hear…I don’t think we get that with Dricus.

[@lawrencew8813]

Best interview hands down!!!

[@user-nv1wf9tm4t]

Great interview Sean saying people get so little payment its a very real think !!!

[@cleitzel.23]

Protect this man at all cost!!!

[@AdamVecchio]

Sean is the man . Talks more then any body . He's now the face of the self a steam movement lol😅

[@elvijsx]

thank for not cutting out anythinf! and being real

[@robloxien12]

Finally. As a former pro athlete I can absolutely agree. Pro ball was the easiest job I had.......life, real life, hard. The more these guys can share....this is real content.