Sean Strickland, a former undisputed UFC middleweight champion known for his striking abilities, has seldom showcased his grappling and wrestling proficiencies in the Octagon during his tenure with the organization. A recent meme he posted on social media indicates that this trend is likely to persist.
Currently holding the number one position in the middleweight category, Strickland secured a split decision triumph over his longtime adversary Paulo Costa at UFC 302 in Newark, New Jersey.
Earlier in the year, Strickland surrendered his middleweight title to the reigning champion Dricus du Plessis in Canada. However, he is gearing up to contend for the title again, a confirmation made by UFC CEO Dana White. Strickland is gearing up to challenge du Plessis after his impressive win over Israel Adesanya at UFC 304 in Perth, Australia.
Sean Strickland Teases BJJ Enthusiasts
Despite his infrequent involvement in grappling exchanges during fights, Strickland amusingly made jest of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners who prefer unconventional positions while watching fights. He shared a meme featuring Gillian Robertson and Michelle Waterson-Gomez in a north-south exchange.
“No idea why people do BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu),” Strickland humorously remarked on his Instagram Stories.
Following his upset win over Adesanya last year, Strickland proceeded to claim a unanimous decision victory against him in Sydney. This triumph marked the beginning of Adesanya’s two-fight losing streak in the middleweight division.
