The Psychology of Sean Strickland

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Hey guys, appreciate the love and support. Trying something a little different, let me know what you think!

[@moseskafwabulula7068]

I love it when u mix a movie character with a ufc fighter. This was a brilliant video. One of my favourites or perhaps I'm biased because I love both Sean and the joker

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

@@moseskafwabulula7068 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@noway6559]

Sean Strickaland has empathy.

[@thehound9008]

You have some psychology background or something? I am always interested in characters of fighters like Sean, Nick Diaz etc.

[@Eastiverson]

Hey remember I said u should do a video on topuria cuz would be champion some day ?

[@SoulPurposeGaming]

Sean is the people's champ with or without a gold belt.

[@jackhenry290]

Ya he’s more like Batman right? Not the joker

[@lil___burrit0]

​@@jackhenry290ure right, much more accurate

[@AntonioMontana_7.5]

Nah. He’s a joke

[@SoulPurposeGaming]

@@AntonioMontana_7.5 You're a joke. 😂

[@thatdude3977]

Hell naw, sean is a andrew tate mma version 😂

[@innervision97]

We must protect Strickland at all costs

[@noway6559]

haha true @matth3708

[@Joe.hench.88]

He don’t need protecting…

[@KryMoore]

He cried when insulted back.....

[@mattmas6628]

brooo sean didnt cry because DDP made the comment about his dad. he was just telling Theo about his childhood

[@paprikash8574]

Tell me about it, this guy twisted his shit up way out of proportion. And most people being morrons as they are eat this horseshit psycho-analysis up as if its on point.

[@cookncrack5334]

YALL BETTER NOT BE CALLING MY BOY A CLOWN

[@Saber23]

He is a fucking clown

[@freyasworld5024]

That’s what I’m saying

[@dudemanbro2714]

He’s making it out the sewers

[@rogerbrown9183]

That's what I was thinking

[@Saber23]

@@dudemanbro2714 that’s where he belongs

[@Sadie896]

He's certainly NOT the bad guy. He's more the voice of reason.

[@ricsouza5011]

he said that he thinks its awesome that a coked up jon jones crashed his car into the vehicle of a pregnant lady, and jon jones should call him next time to do it with him

[@rfiskillingussoftly6568]

If Sean Strickland is the guy we want him to be...the world needs some guys like him!

[@ramonserna8089]

There is no one deserving more the antihero label than Strickland.

[@ricsouza5011]

hes more like an anttivillain: a sympathetic villain. dude is a pos

[@SteezyIncable]

Antivillains are not him bro lmao.

[@zarifalrahman5747]

Keep uploading man no one makes videos like you do they explore a very interesting side of the MMA world

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Will do. Thank you my friend!

[@uptamistik]

5:32 The worst judgement of Sean Strickland. He is probably the most empathetic person in UFC. His respect towards normal working class people is really from the heart. He Does not have ASPD.

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

I think it’s difficult to pick and choose. I think it’s tough to attack races, religions, beliefs, and everything in between, but be empathetic towards the working class and have that overshadow everything else you say. But with that being said, I appreciate the comment. Constructive criticism and different perspectives help me make better videos in the future.

[@MalosiAudios]

I will say though he used to joke about muslims (along with everything else possible to mock) until his Muslim friend asked him to stop, which he did.

[@gallant1772]

Don’t be that gullible his audience and the people that make him money are the working class so he has to say that

[@peters219]

@@PsychologyOfTheFight "doesn't understand that his words are making people feel a certain way" - I think he is amongst groups of fighters that hurl insults at each other while pretending not to be bothered. It's nothing new. You could say this about most of the fighters that make use of the media and hype. The insults and thoughts are all-encompassing and span a lot of issues. To directly quote Mirriam-Webster's definition of empathy: "the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of another" - it's obvious how much thought and consideration there is to insult one another. It takes a good understanding and sensitivity of experience and feeling to know what insults work or sting the most. His insults towards any particular group are similar in controversy, with gut-wrenching, thought-provoking irony you get from comedians. He's deliberately less empathetic towards some things for cause and effect rather than lack of capacity. You're right, his struggle through hardship and demons, and choice to find a positive outlet along with his liberal expression of it all is very compelling and relatable to many.

[@adambalogh7239]

Agreed, he actually is very empathetic, but since he endured the shit he had to endure, he has a high expectation of other people as well, and wont show the empathy he has toward them, because comforting others breeds weakness, and I think thats his thought process as well

[@saprogrammer2702]

I'd disagree that he has a lack of empathy and egocentrism. I think he has more empathy than most people, especially if you look at the quality of the relationships he has at his gym, and how people see him as a leader and trust him, even before he was a champion. He also doesn't flaunt his wealth like most fighters.

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Hey! In hindsight, I definitely think of all the traits, empathy was the biggest stretch. While he was kicked out of multiple gyms, you are right in that he has really found his home. Thank you for the great feedback and for stopping by!

[@thehound9008]

​@@PsychologyOfTheFightDan Henderson said that he liked him and people like that are needed to push others or something like that. He was like 20 few years old at time, he matured a bit for sure

[@Name-bn3vo]

You do realise that people who have no empathy pretend to have empathy very well.

[@SteezyIncable]

@@PsychologyOfTheFight he probably knew that his dumbass attitude wasn’t working so he finally switched up. But he’s dumbassness comes out with other people because deep down inside he’s really just a lil boy who has never overcome his trauma or his neo nazi ass gramps.

[@noneatallatanytime]

Very well done and interesting to watch. I hope you don't mind me adding my take. There is a difference between someone who is narcissistic in the lack of empathy sense and someone who is narcissistic because of fear. People who have gone through extreme trauma are often stricken with fear that can come out as unempathetic. The same reason a child would insult another child just because they themselves are afraid of not being appreciated. This happens to adults too but is more common with children. It is a form of preemptive retaliation. My take on Strickland is that he is consumed by his world view that the world is inherently evil and that people are mostly evil. This makes him fearful of love and kindness so all his interactions with the world are attempts at reinforcing his world view. The only way to deal with someone like that is to be loving and kind unconditionally. I bet that if any future opponent of his take this approach to Strickland we will see a Strickland that is facing his deepest fears and becomes vulnerable and unrecognizable. For Strickland to accept that the world is not inherently evil and that people are good (true or not is not the point) would force him to realize that evil was directed at him in particular. This is an incredibly difficult realization as it would shift his view of himself from one evil amongst other evil to someone who was not loved. To not be loved or wanted, especially by your parents, for the sole reason of you being you is exceptionally demoralizing.

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

This is so articulately and insightfully written, and an angle I had not even considered. Thank you for commenting, is this from a personal experience?

[@paprikash8574]

No i think he doesnt think the world is inherently evil, but rather thinks most people are inherently gutless and/or dumb.

[@lalaloveyou5186]

Wow, that is a fantastic analysis

[@xavier1maccarrone228]

well said

[@georgeorwelltheman]

Great video , loved the ending. It’s So important to integrate your shadow into your complete self, first by acknowledging, then accepting and forgiving whatever antisocial and ‘negative’ traits you my discover within yourself after a jungian analysis. My shadow ruined my recent relationship, thought I’d found the love of my life. I’m sick to my core everyday thinking about it but all I can do is repent and learn - something these videos are so helpful with. Not just sports psychology, these are for life. Thank you JD, these are a true blessing for all of us lucky enough to watch! Keep up the great work, you’re helping people more then you know.

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Appreciate it a ton, Justin! I think the shadow is a really underrated concept, and the more honest you can be about who you are, the better your life will be. It's my intention to make these applicable for life and try to benefit the viewer as much as I can through an interesting lens. It's really great to see you in the comments section on multiple videos, the support means the world man. I'm glad you like the videos, and reading comments like this really encourages me to keep going with it.

[@ThursonJames]

Strickland didn’t get emotional when DuPlessis said horrible things about his childhood. He got emotional when Theo Von empathized with him when he was talking about his childhood. Theo’s kindness was harder for him to deal with than Dricus’s trash talk.

[@petes9524]

Why is DDP referring to Strickland's Dad's abuse saying nasty things? You've also forgotten that he said that in answering Strickland's nasty rantin'.

[@ThursonJames]

@@petes9524 read again and pay attention this time? I know what Dricus said…

[@PaoloStracciato]

he is multi layered. behind the bravado there is a sensitive and sensible person but also dire t and no BS I love Sean

[@talldarknindian3695]

this is a great way of learning psychology through mmA

[@davidfleury2377]

Sean Strickland freedom of speech! He is right about what he say too the press !

[@charlesha208]

Your videos by far my favorite mma related content on youtube! Another great analysis!

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Means the world man, thank you so much!

[@DanBenvenga]

“NO GUY THAT BEATS OFF TO CARTOONS IS GONNA BEAT ME!” -Desean Strickland

[@tomislavbarisic4701]

Sean is not Joker he is Batman , and man with good values

[@thehound9008]

He's more like the Hound from game of thrones

[@excalibro8365]

Sean is certainly not Batman. Sean is an anti-hero.

[@thomasmarked2233]

Sean is a hero...not anti hero....all just by speaking the truth and not letting nuts bully him .....great man...he's far from crazy.

[@MichaelTysun]

Strickland’s character is very easy to love and to hate that’s why he is so loved and hated

[@marcelvanin5571]

One of the best in the Bizz back with the fire. LETS GO

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Appreciate you brodie!

[@Ajagodkin]

Sean Strickland is amazing, I loved him being champ. It was like a high. Damn that hurt when they robbed him like that. Right away the interviews became few and far in between... Miss the guy already. I think everyone needs a little Sean Strickland in their lives.

[@darrenlopes6150]

SEAN IS THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE....HE SPEAKS FOR THE PEOPLE, HE'S NO SNOWFLAKE. MAHALO'S 🤙

[@derdiskussionsneurotiker157]

The End was so great

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you! And thank you for the constant support, I see you and appreciate you!

[@pandabun2053]

Sean Strickland is the man ! Love this guy !

[@albuquerquehotspot7835]

Man. The ending hits different 🥲 had a pretty rough few days. Excellent video

[@punisher7772]

The anti hero is real, that is why people admire them. Who the hell is perfect ? I sure haven't met anyone like that in my entire life.

[@clueless532]

Great analysis man! Good topics that definitely get the brain working!

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Appreciate it man! Do you have a request for a future fighter or topic?

[@clueless532]

You know I've never really given it much thought as to who or what you should cover next. But, I think it would be dope to see how Ilia Topuria is gonna turn out with his upcoming fight against Volkonovski. If it goes Topuria's way it would be interesting to cover his mindset of a champ before actually being the champ. Almost resembles how Conor believed in himself and engrained a rare confidence when he was first coming up in the UFC. Just an idea, you've covered plenty of good fighters. So if anything some fighters, possibly Brandon Moreno with his ups and downs from becoming champ every other fight, Topuria as stated, or maybe even Justin Gaethje's ultimate warrior state of mind. Idk haha. Regardless, you always tend to come up with pretty interesting topics/concepts, keep up the grind my man! Stay hard!@@PsychologyOfTheFight

[@outcomeclothing4657]

@@PsychologyOfTheFightZabit, and why he quit. Mighty Mouse and being traded to One. Anderson Silva being too cocky and losing to Chris Weidman. Khamzat embracing his villain arc and doubling down on it. The work ethic of the Dagestanis. I don’t even care, your videos are so amazing. Thanks for the upload brother!

[@jackhenry290]

Sean’s more like Batman

[@tomislavzivanovic8703]

Great video! By Far the most authentic MMA channel on youtube!

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Appreciate you my friend! Looking forward to your channel!

[@Mote_Plox]

Honestly, I think the man holds core, average beliefs for the majority of average men within the entire United States. He has been given the soap box, so he spouts it all off, but most men like him aren't loud all over social medias. Minority groups are super loud, but still minorities. This man, in my opinion, is just the average male American. I know 4 buddies just like him lol. That's why I root for him.

[@official_awei]

Was waiting for this one, great video as always. I hope u see this bc on a personal level, my own channel has actually gained much more traction ever since I started implementing the advice that u gave me (abt doubling down whatever makes my journey unique instead becoming a standard self-improvement channel amongst many). So just know that ur changing lives brotha, keep it up!

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you! And I love hearing that. I will keep checking in on your channel; you've overcome the hardest part already and it's only going to keep snowballing bigger and bigger!

[@JordanTeachesJiujitsu]

Great video!

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you brotha!

[@essence6868]

You have returned! 👏

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

I have returned! Great to hear from you again my friend. Where have you been?

[@essence6868]

@@PsychologyOfTheFight Hello brother, I have been preoccupied though I have not stopped to watch your videos whether whilst eating or to cure my boredom. Always great when you upload!

[@CoqqosBoxing]

I like the anti hero because they are real even though they are successful, unlike many who put on a fake good boy image

[@Vignesh-xr1ov]

Yeah priorities selfishness over fake kindness.

[@MikkiWillis]

Crazy how simply speaking honestly in 2024 makes you an “anti-hero.”

[@bingbing6372]

Finally!

[@Superkik2]

He is not the bad guy he is the good guy. He is the hero . Strickland is rhe man

[@KhalidLaeeq]

Thank you bro 😢❤I missed you ❤

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

You're welcome, thank you so much for the support, man!

[@tapashchoudhury8896]

After a long time

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Better late than never, this one took me a long time to make, but I'm proud of it!

[@lalaloveyou5186]

Good video I’m glad I watched it until the end. At first it seemed like the parallels you were drawing between the two characters didn’t lineup because of who Sean Strickland has become. Watching the whole thing, though I realize you do touch on the fact that he’s been working on his shadow integration, which is saving him from becoming a lost soul. Hope most people watch this until the end.

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you! I try to make all of my videos shine a positive light. Why tear down people doing amazing things

[@Pan-Optimum]

Your videos are world class! Thank you! I would like to see a "The Psychology of Oleksandr Usyk" episode, of which i am a big fan. Will you ever do one?

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you my friend! Potentially! What do you like about him?

[@Pan-Optimum]

@@PsychologyOfTheFight The mixture of childish silliness, outstanding charisma, fearlessness (look at the stare shortly before the fight against Fury, it had something of Mike Tyson), high self-confidence, sporting talent (not just in boxing, the man is an all-rounder - juggling, soccer, dancing, artistry etc.), his devotion to God, his family and his profession - all this makes him so special!

[@bcbran8130]

Favorite KZbinr posts a video about my favorite fighter right before my tournament. Day couldn’t have gone better lol. Great video! Do you think you could make a video going into the dark side and actionable steps and methods to cultivating anger and rage and using it in a controlled manner? This video was beautiful bro. Thank you🙏

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Appreciate you bro! Those kind words mean more than you know! That's a really great idea. Just for you showing love, I'm gonna see if I can make this into a video. I think GSP would be a great example of someone who channeled his dark side - fear - into success

[@bcbran8130]

Bro sorry I replied late, that’s would be a great idea! As a freshman high school wrestler, your videos help me so much. Appreciate the work brother

[@bcbran8130]

As some who has been badly bullied in the past and who started combat sports in order to rebuild the confidence to defend myself, a GSP video would be fucking awesome!!!

[@shubhamshetty8924]

Incredible analysis!❤

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Appreciate it man! Thank you for stopping by and showing some love!

[@Just_Rusted]

Sean has ASPD, i mean there is zero doubt about it at this point, people trying to turn him into this sweet puppy full of empathy are not really understanding how any of this sht works

[@anomitas]

It's a disorder usually molded by trauma, how he describes he feels is how I feel most of the time as well.

[@AzizKarim01]

Amazing video bro. You are one of the best creators out there !

[@mohamedtouijer8643]

man I really love your videos ! keep the good work .

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Appreciate you brotha!

[@SOLE_II_SOUL]

While I may not agree with all of Sean’s viewpoints, give his last interview with the UFC with Megan, I definitely think he’s more comparable to Phoenix’s Joker than American Psycho.

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

What makes you say that?

[@TakeNoPrisoners]

Bro I love how u break it down, what a quality work, much respect, subscribed🤙🏻

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Appreciate you!

[@Janathe19788]

I enjoyed the video. I’m a huge fan of Sean Strickland. He’s a wonderful man some of these parts I do not agree with but towards the end it was perfect.

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Appreciate it my friend!

[@FirstSword-o6f]

Great video. The first I watch from you and definitely not the last 👌🙏!

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

I appreciate that my friend!

[@obione51499]

Nicely done once again 👍🏾

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Appreciate it!

[@claimhsolais3466]

*Sean "People's Hero" Strickland*

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

The people's champ

[@sdt44]

I love sean,he is the man I aspire to be

[@SneedTechIndustries-gf5hn]

I don't agree with a lot of the things you said about Sean, but it's a very well-done video. I also realize now how much more based Sean is, and that he will KO DDP with gunshot to the head on national TV because he's da joka baby.

[@aymennorth4828]

I was glued to your insight. Well done 👏🏾💯

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you!

[@aymennorth4828]

@@PsychologyOfTheFight You're welcome, likewise :)

[@alirezashambayati2356]

Awesome content i love it More and quicker upload if its possible❤

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

I got you boss! Who would you like to see next?

[@TrentKefauver]

Love this video bro

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you brotha!

[@AWLStudios]

You beat the ufc countdown team to calling Sean Strickland a “anti hero”. Shows you know what you’re talking about mate. Keep it up!

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you my friend!

[@DAVID_L0L]

day 1 of asking for fedor emilianenko

[@CarlosVerdinOfficial]

Mr Strickland 2024 👊🏼

[@8.ui13]

Sean Strickland is literally me

[@temp1970]

love the content!

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoy it my friend!

[@garrettgolden1038]

You got it wrong

[@j_rainsgoat3929]

Let's hope now that shawn can afford health care he will work through some of his issues. I'm praying he does.

[@JasonShumate-s1z]

Sean Strickland is a Blue Collar Hero who literally fought his way out of the Gutter.

[@KaliYugaSurfing]

The world made him what he is. It's all about survival.

[@nickyhustle]

Such a strange comparison but I guess we’ll go with it because of all the effort you put in. He had a violent upbringing, he went thru shit as a young man. I wouldn’t call him the joker but more so a man that goes thru things in life and comes out the other side on top in his own way. He did and does what he’s gotta do to survive like most of us. My favorite fighter rn as well

[@wolfpak_kombat]

We need a video on why Sean lost to DDP

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Judging is too subjective

[@peterthebull8578]

Excellent analysis thx

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you my friend, you're welcome!

[@jurivukusic6048]

I think Sean didn't find happiness, his behaviour is the one of a really insecure man who need to attack and criticize other people and he's still behaving this way. Despite his great accomplishments, his behaviour is not the one of a happy man. I'm sorry for his traumas, but is since Mcgregor that I didn't see such an unbearable person, and I am the one who is usually fascinated by anti-heroes. Congratulations for your channel, just found it and love your videos!!

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you for the kind words my friend, appreciate you!

[@nicolewilliams9015]

Amazing video

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Appreciate it!

[@jessevargas7103]

Comparing him to joker is a little wild.. I definitely see your points except there’s levels to the shit. Joker kills.. my man Sean only talks about killing and for the most part he’s just playing into a character. Sean Strickland is absolutely capable of having empathy man.

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

I agree with you. I just thought it would be a cool blended video. Thanks for stopping by and checking it out

[@thehound9008]

Do the one with Nick Diaz

[@Joe.hench.88]

What I’ve seen of this guy I really like and agree with! He wears no mask!

[@ingmar2000]

Sean never be a loser. Sean is not a pretender. Don’t express him like a clown please.

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

In making a youtube channel, if nothing else, I realized how few people actually watch the video before leaving their opinion

[@javio.4602]

The People's Champ 🔥👏🙏

[@jesuslejesus9051]

Why am i crying !!!!???

[@BigOunce___]

Sean is a comedian

[@robthevampireslayer3211]

I stopped watching 6 seconds into the video after you commented that Sean is the bad guy we love to cheer for. You couldn't be further from the truth.

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you for leaving a comment and expressing your opinion after watching 6 seconds

[@paprikash8574]

​@@PsychologyOfTheFightand i was not traumatised as a child. I was traumatised by the amount of stupid gutless people living all around the world. And now y'all making clickbait off of genuine people making progress who are saying the things that need to be said.

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

@@paprikash8574 Thank you for also expressing your opinion without watching the video

[@paprikash8574]

@@PsychologyOfTheFight I did watch the video you id!ot

[@wolfmac4094]

Tell you who saun is he’s a man who’s had to put barriers up his whole life because from day one all he knew was badness because he was brought up by it, hes been hurt like not many people understand believe me he’s one of the best men you get period!

[@daboy5256]

He’s a sociopath not a psychopath

[@erikmorales17]

I guess I do have antisocial personality disorder 😂😂 in middle school we were playing dodge ball and I stepped on my teammates wrist and broke it so that I could throw the ball, and I laughed at him. He came the next day with a cast and I said what happened then he reminded me and I felt so bad but when I did it I didn’t think anything of it.

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Nah, you're alright brotha. If you didn't feel bad about it when you found out, you might have something to be worried about tho 😅

[@Igor-my6ml]

Who's is he a bad guy, for thinking with his own head?

[@Name-bn3vo]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@McCarthy1776]

Someone isnt a sociopath just because they talk like a guy and didnt live a coddled easy life. He talks just like a veteran or a firefighter or most MMA fighters would. He's just a masculine guy whos been through some shit. He is how men are SUPPOSED to be.

[@jaylawvlogs264]

I think as long as Sean has a good girl by his side which he does he’ll be fine. I also think after his ufc career as a fighter will be the time he goes one way or another. He’s smarter than you think and extremely marketable. He gets attention by just saying whatever he’s thinking. That’s a skill that can not necessarily be taught.

[@danielwalley6554]

I dunno. I think this one attempts to a fit a complex human being into a neat little diagnostic box. It's a bit hit and miss.

[@TOPOWTOP]

Wow that was an amazing fucking video it literally gave me chills

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Appreciate it homie!

[@Keno_Editz]

man i wish lone oak would come to this game

[@ringzorj7258]

he tries to make it about him... the press conference was literally about him fighting adesanya.

[@Kane-ez]

real men fix themselves !!!

[@dannyminely8986]

don't over analyse... he is just a real man in a world full of cowards.

[@martinvang6352]

No no, he is just he!!! Nothing rong with that!! Be yourself not what they want!! 💪🏻

[@xrlmp41]

Sean maybe has his flows but unlike his childhood and antisocial character he has people that love him around like nina and his gf and he fights to become a better person everyday

[@tristandavis6060]

Sean is Tycoon man. UFC might start censoring one day. Appreciate the last bit of freedom of speech we have in the ufc.🙏

[@Lucifer0872]

hail mary brother jesus is with everybody

[@markothwriter]

Sean Strickland called out David Goggins for a fight - and Goggins is 21 years older than him and 15 lbs lighter. That's Strickland. Strickland won't call out Cyril Gane or Tom Aspinal or Jon Jones.

[@saullopez3073]

Looking more into stricklands background he definitely has ASPD, but I would say sociopathy rather than psychopathy, very similar but sociopaths are far more impulsive and emotional than psychopaths, psychopaths are born sociopaths are made, due to his childhood abuse he became a sociopath