Insane! Champion Sean Strickland claims he could beat legendary Anderson Silva at his peak in the UFC.

Strickland celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube/UFC

After regaining the UFC middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg), nobody can stop him anymore. Sean StricklandIn May, the American bad boy shocked the world by surprising everyone. Khamzat ShimaevHe won by split decision, ending his undefeated streak. As expected, the athlete gained confidence and even greater importance in the history of the category.

So much so that, excited about his current moment and resume, Strickland stated that not even the legendary Anderson Silva At his peak, he would have had a chance against him. It's true that the American's statement was bold, but it's always good to remember that he was the one responsible for ending the reigns of the feared... Israel adesanya, who had just knocked out Alex Poatán, and the Chechen, who was going through everything and everyone.

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Therefore, in a hypothetical fight, the current champion has no doubt that the legendary Brazilian would also become a statistic in his record, largely due to the evolution of MMA, as athletes are becoming increasingly well-rounded and prepared for major challenges. In any case, Anderson deserves respect, as he is the professional who has defended the middleweight title the most times (ten times) and, not surprisingly, is considered by many to be the best fighter in the history of the category and also of the sport.

“I would finish him. I think there’s a big difference in level now. Each generation gets better. So, it’s kind of hard to say, ‘Would I beat this guy up?’ Well, yeah, naturally the sport is evolving,” said the UFC champion in a conversation with Nina Drama, his friend and UFC content creator.

Strickland fighters in MMA

Sean Strickland[Name], 35 years old, is one of the best fighters in the history of the middleweight division, being a two-time UFC champion. The American began his MMA career in 2008, debuted in the company in 2014, and won the category's belt in 2023 and 2026. Currently, the athlete is ranked seventh in the pound-for-pound rankings.

In sports, the bad boy built a record of 31 wins and seven losses. His main triumphs were against anthony hernandez, Brendan allen, Israel adesanya, Khamzat Shimaev, Nassourdine Imavov e Paulo borrachinha.