“Government Low-Key Paying Her…”: Fans Left in Awe After Sean Strickland’s Coach Revealed How the New Middleweight Champ’s Girlfriend “Changed” Him

UFC’s ‘Tarzan’ Sean Strickland recently did the unthinkable – crowning himself as the new UFC Middleweight champ. His win over the former champ Israel Adesanya has propelled him into fame overnight. Amid the clamor surrounding his title win, pundits dissected Sean Strickland’s triumph at UFC 293, attributing it to various factors. But what sets Strickland’s championship journey apart is an unexpected X-factor, one that few would anticipate – his girlfriend. Yes, you heard that right!

Now, in a revelation that has taken the MMA world by surprise, Eric Nicksick, Strickland’s coach, argues that a significant share of the credit for the championship victory belongs to Strickland’s girlfriend. Would you believe that? This surprising twist has fans awestruck, and they’re overpouring social media with hilarious reactions and comments.

Erick Sicknick credits Sean Strickland’s girlfriend for UFC 293 title fight win

In a recent appearance on The MMA Hour, Nicksick revealed the significant role Strickland’s girlfriend played in their victory and his fighter’s evolution. “There’s such a different dynamic, that it actually works. She keeps him in check,” Nicksick said of Strickland’s girlfriend, whom he described as ‘the sweetest girl in the world.’

Reflecting on ‘Tarzan’s win, he declared, “She was the MVP – to be honest with you. She deserved a lot of this credit. Because – I told her right after the win – I gave her a big old hug and I was, like, ‘You showed him – it’s okay to love and be loved. And you’ve provided him an opportunity to open his heart – to be coached – to be coachable.’”

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He further asserted, “She changed that man’s life!” During the lead-up to UFC 293, Nicksick noticed a significant transformation in Strickland’s behavior, which he described as “out of left field.” Nicksick’s statements about Strickland’s girlfriend quickly made waves, with fans reacting passionately to this unusual source of inspiration. 

Fans are in awe of Sean Strickland’s girlfriend in the aftermath of his coach’s remarks

Within minutes, this Reddit post quoting Eric Nicksick’s claims went viral for all the wrong reasons. From the looks of it, ‘Tarzan’s coach has given rise to a meltdown among fans with his words. Here’s a glimpse at the most notable reactions to the Reddit post:

One Reddit user humorously speculated,

“I feel like the government low-key are paying her to be his girlfriend and she is secretly a mental health councillor as it would be the only way of stopping Sean from committing a mass shooting.”

Another commenter light-heartedly hailed Strickland’s girlfriend as a “real American hero.”

“A real american hero, we thank her for her service.”

One fan couldn’t resist making a bizarre comparison to UFC Middleweight Paulo Costa:

“She is Paulo Costa in disguise.”

In a more personal plea, another fan jokingly asked the government to send them a similar girlfriend.

“Government if you read this. Please send me similar said GF.”

There were some tongue-in-cheek remarks as well, with users chiming in, adding:

“A classic “I can change him!!” Except that she actually did.”

“Just so y’all kno I called this before 293. Romantic Strickland has landed.”

“I’m happy for Sean but I’d be careful saying that stuff publicly lol. Sean better get ready to lose 50% even if they just dated for 6 months!”

Sean Strickland’s remarkable journey to the middleweight title now includes an unexpected love story that has left fans both amused and in awe. Love truly knows no bounds, even in the world of MMA. What do you make of this surprising revelation by the new middleweight champ’s coach? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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