Strickland celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube/UFC
Sean Strickland has revealed that he is close to finalizing his next UFC fight. The middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) has once again stirred things up behind the scenes regarding the selection of his next challenge and detailed what is still needed to confirm the fight.
On his X profile (formerly Twitter), this Monday (28), Strickland spoke about the negotiations and gave an update on the progress of the talks. The American also took the opportunity to provoke his potential opponent.
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“We are discussing the payment now. As soon as that detail is settled, everything will be fine. The problem is that nobody cares about the fake Frenchman ( Nassourdine Imavov ). We are almost there,” said Sean Strickland.
Strickland's statement increases anticipation for the confirmation of his next challenge. The fighter is still waiting for the outcome of the talks to know when he will return to the octagon.
Strickland's trajectory
Strickland celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube/UFC
At 35 years old, Sean Strickland is the current undisputed middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) and one of the most popular names in the UFC. The American has a professional record of 31 wins and seven losses, with 12 victories by technical knockout, four submissions and 15 decisions, numbers that reinforce his reputation as one of the most active and resilient fighters in the MMA elite.
Former middleweight champion 'Tarzan' is experiencing a new highlight in his career after regaining the belt by defeating Khamzat Chimaev by split decision at UFC 328 in May of this year. Before that, Strickland had defeated Anthony Hernandez by technical knockout in the third round in February, a result that helped put him back at the top of the division.
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