Former UFC champion slams Sean Strickland for 'giving up' after fracture

Luke Rockhold was UFC middleweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The former middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg.) Luke Rockhold did not ease when analyzing the performance of Sean Strickland No. UFC 312. While some fans and experts praised the American's courage in staying in the fight after breaking his nose, Rockhold criticized him for having 'given up the fight'.

See too

Bryce Mitchell gets into trouble again and is silenced in first public appearance after praising Hitler

Brazilian fighter killed at UFC 312 is admitted to ICU after submission loss

'You look super ugly': Watch Du Plessis and Strickland talk about broken nose after UFC 312 fight

The attempt to Sean Strickland to become middleweight champion once again failed in the main fight do UFC 312. After five rounds of the rematch with Dricus du Plessis, 'Tarzan' lost by unanimous decision. During a recent appearance on 'The Ariel Helwani Show', Luke Rockhold reacted to the performance and rekindled the old rivalry.

“If someone breaks your nose, you gotta fight like a f*cking man and get your way. This f*ckin’ guy talks so much and then he basically gives up the fight after he breaks his nose,” Rockhold said.

Dana White praises Sean Strickland's attitude

Dana White praises Strickland. Photo: Reproduction Super Lutas

PUBLICITY:

Contrary to the opinion of former champion, Dana White praised the posture de Sean Strickland during the fight and highlighted the former champion's resilience and professionalism. The statements were made at a press conference after the UFC 312.

“I’ve never seen a guy who’s so solid and professional. He breaks his nose, puts it back together and keeps fighting. He takes some big hits. When he takes big hits, he doesn’t start shaking his head and doing the silly things that people do. You can go to any combat sport and you’ve seen that. Nobody is more professional in a fight than this guy. It’s fascinating,” said Dana White.