Sean Strickland was the discuss of the city this week, although a lot of it was unkind to the UFC 312 title challenger.
The at all times controversial Strickland placed on a listless efficiency towards middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis of their extremely anticipated rematch, which not solely price him an opportunity to change into a two-time UFC champion, however led to widespread criticism from fighters and followers.
From cageside analyst Din Thomas to Strickland’s personal coach Eric Nicksick, few had any sympathy for the fighter recognized for speaking an enormous sport after which wanting like a totally completely different, far much less aggressive competitor on struggle night time. It’s unclear what lies forward for Strickland after his principal occasion flop, however he might be strolling a lonely street for the foreseeable future.
On this week’s MMA Information Wrap-Up, we check out a number of the finest feedback from you, the readers, and the opposite buzz-worthy tales of the week.
Din Thomas rips Sean Strickland after lackluster outing at UFC 312: ‘He’s not who he says he’s’
Few would ever accuse Strickland of combating scared, however followers have lots of questions and theories about what should be going by way of his thoughts—if something—today.
Sean Strickland coach questions his motivation following ‘uninspired’ UFC 312 loss
Longtime Strickland coach Eric Nicksick was one of many fighters’ greatest critics and never everybody agreed with him publicly airing out his grievances.
Sean Strickland says coach Eric Nicksick ‘in all probability not’ returning to nook him, reveals struggles resulting in UFC 312
For Strickland’s half, he’s effectively conscious that his working relationship with Nicksick is probably going over. Suffice to say, followers don’t really feel all that unhealthy for him.
Luke Rockhold blasts ‘faux’ Sean Strickland for his efficiency at UFC 312
Even former UFC champion Luke Rockhold bought in on the Strickland slamming, although one way or the other the remark part was a roast of Rockhold as an alternative.
Israel Adesanya explains why he’s now befriended previous opponents like Alex Pereira and Robert Whittaker
Israel Adesanya has discovered new associates in former rivals Alex Pereira and Robert Whittaker and the web is all in on an older, wiser Izzy.
Paddy Pimblett doubts Ilia Topuria will get quick shot towards Islam Makhachev: ‘He’s not McGregor’
Some people are simply uninterested in superfight discuss.
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