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Sean Strickland claims Canada threatened to pull him from title fight at UFC 297: ‘They absolutely hated me’

Sean Strickland says his first title defense of his middleweight title almost didn’t happen. Strickland headlined UFC 297 back…

Sean Strickland says his first title defense of his middleweight title almost didn’t happen.

Strickland headlined UFC 297 back in January in Toronto, Ontario, Canada against Dricus Du Plessis. In the lead-up to the fight, Strickland was vocal about his displeasure with Canada and also made controversial comments.

According to Strickland, he says during fight week, he was nearly removed from the card due to his comments, which is why he isn’t getting a rematch with Du Plessis.

“The UFC fans want me and Dricus to settle it,” Sean Strickland tweeted. “Dricus wants to settle it. We all know I fought in a dirty liberal country who f***** me. Dana [White] knows it. The UFC knows it. IF IT WAS ANYONE ELSE ON THE ROSTER THE REMATCH WOULD HAPPEN! Do the right thing, UFC…

Alright yall! I'm done bitching!

Thanks for rolling with me even when I'm acting like a woman venting!

Hope you are at home with a hot woman, surrounded by guns and meat.

If you don't have either of those settle on an ugly woman but no compromise on the guns!!!

— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) March 28, 2024

“No, man, it is a fact… Trust me…” Strickland replied when a Twitter user said no rematch with Du Plessis would prove he was robbed on purpose. “Canada absolutely hated me and threatened to pull me. You know, man, I’m not climbing that f****** ladder again….. If that isn’t it for me, [I don’t know], boxing… Go make millions beating up Jake Paul lmao (laughing my ass off).”

No man it is a fact… Trust me… Canada absolutely hated me and threatened to pull me.

— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) March 28, 2024

It is interesting that Strickland is also talking about a potential move to boxing, despite being one fight removed from winning the middleweight title in a massive upset against Israel Adesanya.

Israel Adesanya eyes title rematch with Sean Strickland mocks title loss again what a reign

Sean Strickland In No Man’s Land At Middleweight

Sean Strickland has been campaigning for a rematch with Dricus Du Plessis due to the fact the fight was super competitive and was a split decision.

However, all signs point to the UFC making Du Plessis vs. Adesanya for the belt next. Then, Dana White announced that Robert Whittaker would face Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia in a No. 1 contender bout at middleweight.

Dricus du Plessis accuses Sean Strickland of admitting UFC 297 loss you definitely beat me — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

With Whittaker vs. Chimaev set for a No. 1 contender bout, Strickland does not have his next fight booked, and will likely have to win a couple of fights to get another crack at the belt.

Report – Colby Covington claims Sean Strickland is being investigated for pistol-Whipping civilian in Las Vegas

Colby Covington is alleging that Sean Strickland is under investigation in Las Vegas. Covington and Strickland have taken shots…

Colby Covington is alleging that Sean Strickland is under investigation in Las Vegas.

Covington and Strickland have taken shots at one another in the past as the two have trash-talked one another. But, Covington took things to another level as he revealed the former UFC middleweight champion is under investigation for allegedly pistol-whipping someone in Las Vegas. Covington also claims that Strickland has CTE and will be going to court soon over the alleged incident.

Sean Strickland ripped by Colby Covington in new interview

“He was a washout in my division. He couldn’t handle it in my division, he got beat up, knocked out because he couldn’t cut it. I think he’s a bum, he’s been hit in the head too many times, he’s got CTE. Anything that guy says you can’t follow along, that guys going literally probably going to kill someone someday. He’s under investigation right now in Vegas. Some drunk guy was wandering the streets near his home, he goes outside the home, pistol-whips the dude in the middle of the street. He’s under crazy investigation in Vegas right now. He’s gonna be going to court,” Colby Covington said.

Sean Strickland's coach claims live betting may have affected corner advice in UFC 297 title loss — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

Currently, Strickland has yet to comment on this matter, and whether or not he will is uncertain. But, it’s also uncertain if this alleged incident actually happened, but Covington says he knows it did happen.

Colby Covington looking to return in June

As for Colby Covington’s fighting career, he is campaigning to return in June at International Fight Week.

Sean Strickland threatens to stab Dricus du Plessis at UFC 297 if he mentions abuse — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

Covington is coming off a lackluster decision loss to Leon Edwards for the welterweight title back in December. It was his third crack at the undisputed welterweight title, and he has since been calling out Ian Machado Garry for International Fight Week but whether or not it will come to fruition is uncertain.

Covington is currently 17-4 as a pro and 12-4 in the UFC. ‘Chaos’ holds notable wins over Robbie Lawler, Tyron Woodley, Demian Maia, and Rafael dos Anjos among others.

Sean Strickland responds to call out from Ian Garry’s wife: ‘Whatever succubus cave you came from, go back to it’

Sean Strickland didn’t waste any time responding to Ian Garry’s wife, Layla Anna-Lee. On early Wednesday morning, Anna-Lee posted…

Sean Strickland didn’t waste any time responding to Ian Garry’s wife, Layla Anna-Lee.

On early Wednesday morning, Anna-Lee posted a lengthy video on social media addressing three of the biggest lies being spread about her relationship with the 26-year-old UFC star. Much of it targeted Strickland’s prior comments, labeling Ian Garry a cuck and perpetuating rumors that Anna-Lee was still involved with her ex-husband, who is currently employed as Ian Garry’s nutritionist.

Sean Strickland responds to Layla Anna-Lee

“I’ve been called a sexual predator, a pedophile, an abuser all by the man who allegedly suffered that exact abuse as a child growing up,” Anna-Lee said, referring to Strickland.

Sean Strickland goes off on Ian garry’s wife

Snapping back at the “succubus” on X, Strickland accused Anna-Lee of seeking attention by rehashing something that he had long moved past.

Alright demon.. I'll respond to you… Layla.. Delilah would be more fitting. pic.twitter.com/pZFdG0LKoS

— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) March 20, 2024

“Alright succubus, I’ll give you what you want,” Strickland said. “You talk about me, I’ll give you what you want — attention. I don’t want to call you by your name because if we know anything about demons, the moment you start using their name it gives them power. That’s all you want, right? Power and attention. When you post a picture and you get those fake plastic t*tties in that tiny little dress, and you realize, ‘Man, I’m an old lady. No one wants to see me half-naked in a dress,’ and think to yourself, ‘How can I get the attention that I want?’

“You talk about me. You bring my f*cking name up. You’ve never done anything. You’ve never accomplished anything. The only thing you’ve ever done is seduce famous men. And let me tell you why you’re such a despicable person. Everybody has gone and forgotten about this. We’ve accepted Ian and we’ve accepted you, as disgusting as it may seem, and then you bring this back up and tarnish your husband’s name just because that little insecure succubus demon inside you wants attention.

“Whatever succubus cave you came from, just f*cking go back to it.”

Considering Anna-Lee also addressed Colby Covington’s recent comments, expect to hear from the three-time UFC title challenger before long.

Will Colby Covington respond to Layla Anna-Lee next?

UFC star Sean Strickland dubs Jake Paul a ‘disgrace of a man’ for agreeing to fight 57-year-old boxing legend Mike Tyson

Sean Strickland is once again tearing into YouTube-turned-pro-boxer Jake Paul. It’s no secret that the former UFC middleweight champion…

Sean Strickland is once again tearing into YouTube-turned-pro-boxer Jake Paul.

It’s no secret that the former UFC middleweight champion does not like ‘The Problem Child’ or his never-ending stream of gimmick fights. Earlier this year, the two got into an uproar on social media after Paul took exception to Strickland’s treatment of Sneako — a popular Rumble streamer who decided to test his skills inside the cage with Strickland during a sparring session ahead of Super Bowl weekend.

The incident sparked a heated back-and-forth between the two that saw Strickland deliver a quasi-death threat to the 27-year-old millionaire.

This time, Strickland is taking exception to Paul’s announcement that on Saturday, July 20, he will return to the boxing ring for a fight with former unified champion of the world, ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson. The bout, scheduled to emanate from the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, has been the subject of much criticism. Most of that surrounds the fact that Paul is more than 30 years younger than Tyson who will be 58 by the time fight night rolls around.

“I wanted to f*cking murder Jake Paul,” Strickland said during a recent interview with The Schmo. “But it’s bullsh*t, man. It’s … I mean, how old is Mike Tyson, 60? It’s bullsh*t,” he said. “Jake Paul… you are a disgrace of a man. You are the epitome of weakness. You are the scum of the earth. The fact that you even have a platform or anything of that nature is a slight on society. You truly make me f*cking disgusted. If I ever encounter you in real life, I hope that I just don’t lose my sh*t and go to prison” (h/t Express).

Mike Tyson has 5x the experience and is more than twice the age of Jake Paul

No official announcements have been made, but rumors are circulating that Paul’s bout with the “baddest man on the planet” will be a professional boxing match, making it the first of Tyson’s career since a loss against Kevin McBride in 2005. Tyson did return to the ring in November 2020 to face legendary pugilist Roy Jones Jr, but the contest was deemed an exhibition that ultimately went to an eight-round draw.

As for Jake Paul, this will be his 11th pro fight in just over four years. ‘The Problem Child’ made a name for himself in the sport primarily fighting past-their-prime fighters from the world of mixed martial arts, including Ben Askren, Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz, and Tyron Woodley on two separate occasions. He did step in the ring against a “legitimate boxer” in February 2023 when he met Tommy Fury — the younger brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Paul lost the bout via split decision.

In more recent months, Paul has focused on attempting to legitimize himself in the sport by taking on a couple of no-name fighters who showed promise once upon a time. He quickly KO’d Andre August in December before quickly moving on to Ryan Bourland, who was a former Golden Gloves champion and National Junior Olympian during his amateur career. Paul overwhelmed Bourland and put him away with ease in the opening round.

Thus far, Jake Paul is 9-1 in his professional boxing career. Mike Tyson, who retired from the sport nearly two decades ago, holds a record of 50-6 with 44 of his wins coming by way of knockout.

Sean Strickland rips UFC star Conor McGregor in heated outburst: ‘He’s roided out, go retire on a yacht’

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland slams both Jon Jones and Coor McGregor in recent interview. While no longer champion,…

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland slams both Jon Jones and Coor McGregor in recent interview.

While no longer champion, Strickland has emerged as one of the biggest names in the current UFC landscape and has amassed a large fan base who enjoy his bravado and lack of filter.

Strickland is never one to hold back and is willing to express his opinion no matter the potential consequences or awkward situations it could lead to. This includes going after two of the biggest stars in MMA.

Tom Aspinall mocks size of Jon Jones after face off he's nowhere near as big as me

When asked about Jones by The Schmo, Strickland was straight to the point on the current heavyweight champion.

“At the end of the day, dude. Jon Jones is a piece of shit. I know that, the whole world knows that. We don’t need to reiterate his past, he needs to sack up and fight Aspinall,” said Strickland.

Strickland was then asked about McGregor and whether the Irishman will make his long-awaited return later this year after what has been endless months of rumours and alleged dates.

“I don’t know man… do we really care about Conor McGregor these days, he’s juiced out, roided out,”Strickland said. “Do we really still care about Conor McGregor, is he still a name in the UFC? Dude go retire on a yacht.”

What’s next for Sean Strickland?

Strickland is coming off a closely contested loss to Dricus Du Plessis in January in which he would drop his middleweight title. Some onlookers would score the fight for the American and still finds himself as the No.1 ranked middleweight.

It’s unclear exactly what will be next, but it is likely Strickland’s next fight will either be for the title, or a number one contender fight – potentially a rematch against Israel Adesanya.

What would you like to see Sean Strickland do next?

UFC star Sean Strickland admits to feeling ‘mentally unwell’ regularly: ‘I feel like I’m a danger to people’

Ex-UFC middleweight world champion Sean Strickland continues to struggle with his mental health. Over the last two years, ‘Tarzan’…

Ex-UFC middleweight world champion Sean Strickland continues to struggle with his mental health.

Over the last two years, ‘Tarzan’ has grown a cult following among fight fans for his energetic hot takes that range from mildly humorous to downright vile. Still, those who tend to disagree with his more extreme views tend to appreciate the fact that he’s essentially an open book — willing to say whatever is on his mind and far from shy when it comes to discussing his troubled youth.

But behind all of the homophobic and politically charged posts is a UFC star who is clearly struggling with his own mental health on a daily basis.

Recently, Strickland took to Instagram where he admitted to feeling “mentally unwell” despite amassing fame, fortune, and the highest level of success when it comes to punching other people in the face for a living.

“I’m always fighting the demons, sometimes I win, sometimes I lose,” Strickland wrote in the original video’s caption. “I lost last week. Anyways I understand a lot of my fans are very similar to me.. Just wanted to share this and remind you you’re not alone and… Don’t be a P lol!”

Sean Strickland feels like he is ‘A danger to people’

“All week I’ve been f*cked up, dude,” Strickland said. “I’ve been on the Twitter saying crazy sh*t, just f*cking spiraling. I woke up and I told my girl that I feel like I’m a danger to people. I don’t feel like I should be out in the world. I have everything — I’m rich, famous, like I have everything I ever f*cking wanted and I’m still mentally unwell and I get in these mindsets where I want to burn everything down in the world.

“I want to have nothing so I can just f*cking lose it and take out everything on people. I think that you guys, in a weird way, are my family. I’ve shared some sh*t with you guys and you’ve shared some sh*t with me. I feel more connected with my fans than I think most people feel just because we’ve gone through a lot together and I have everything I want, but I still struggle.

“My memory is so short that when I get past the week I think, ‘Man, that was a really rough time in my life.’ But when I really think about it, this happens multiple times per month every month. And I don’t know why I’m telling you guys this. I’ve just been going through some sh*t. I’ll be fine. I’m gonna go train right now and try to hurt all my friends and all the demons will go away. I just want you guys to know that I have everything I want in the world and I still struggle. So whatever you guys are going through, I hope you feel better. I f*cking wish you all the best.”

Whether you love him, hate him, or find yourself somewhere in between, you can’t help, but appreciate Strickland’s willingness to put himself out there for the world to see.

If only we could get him to cut down on the gay bashing…