Sean Strickland is getting ready for his first title defense against the African powerhouse Dricus Du Plessis. The hype around their showdown is insane, promising a big payday for the UFC. But Strickland seems to be in a playful mood leading up to the fight. Fans were caught off guard when he recently teamed up with Nina Marie Daniele for some extreme adventure sports.

Strickland and Du Plessis have been in bad blood since their last interaction at the seasonal press conference. “Stillknocks” touched a sensitive nerve when he commented about Strickland’s family. It hit “Tarzan” like a full-speed Camero, and since then, there has been a lot of speculation about the events of their fight. Nevertheless, Strickland’s recent endeavor gave the fans a mini choking sensation. Let us dig in to understand the perspective.

Sean Strickland’s extreme antics ahead of his title defense

UFC 297 is right around the corner, and everything’s on track for the fight. But it seems like Strickland isn’t really giving Du Plessis the attention he deserves as a tough opponent. Originally prepping for a face-off with Khamzat Chimaev, Strickland was all set for the Emirati showdown. But Chimaev had to pull out due to a hand injury and skin infection. Now, Du Plessis has stepped in as the top contender for the title.

The middleweight champion is currently in the midst of his fight camp, but it appears that he ͏is enjoying͏ his time with Marie Daniele even more. In his recent escapade͏, the fighter participated in an adve͏nture sport where they launched fireworks from sticks at each other while being shirtless. Strickland’s actions took the internet by storm who were worried about the well-being of the fighter. some of the comments by the fans are as follows:-

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Starting off, one fan was quick to proclaim that Strickland’s endeavor in the adventure world might give Dana White a good scare because other fights in the card are not that star-studded.

Sean gonna give Dana a heart attack

Going on, another fan sympathizes with Marie Daniele’s boyfriend because of her relationship with Strickland.

Nina bf cries in the car when he comes to pick her up from you everyday

One of the fans took to the funnier side and claimed that Strickland’s gonna get his title stripped by being on the deathbed.

Bros gonna get his title stripped for being f**king dead

Another fan also took the comedic approach to assert his concern.

Sean gonna be first champ to pull out of his defense due to a firework injury in the desert

Fan͏s continue to as͏sert that Dana White would disapprove of the way Strickland͏ is se͏emingly taking the title defense lightly.

Dana watching this having a panic attack thinking about his main event falling apart because Sean pulls out because he was playing sky diving paintball with just a net to catch him 

Furthermore, another fan looked concerned about White.

Dana not gonna like this one 

Last but not least, A fan called the idea of getting themselves an injury just before the title defense is horrible.

Kinda dumb risking injury for this type of shit

Fans really brought vibes similar to the ‘The Scary Movie’ to life with their reactions, mixing in both fun and spookiness. While some showed genuine concern for Strickland’s well-being while also poking some good-natured fun at the situation, others speculated that Strickland’s antics could give Dana White a scare. Nonetheless, Strickland is having fun and it is inevitable.

Earlier during the UFC 296, the fighter had engaged in a street-style brawl with Du Plessis. And many have since let their disapproval known owing to their unprofessional behavior except this one individual.

Lauro Shanko liked the way Strickland and Du Plessis behaved at UFC 296

This month’s UFC 297 main event is gearing up to be a real showdown between the two fighters. Recently, Strickland poured his heart out on Theo Von’s podcast, sharing the tough details of his upbringing and personal struggles with tears in his eyes. In a recent chat on Michael Bisping’s YouTube channel, Sanko gave props to ‘Tarzan’ for baring it all and showing that vulnerable side.

“I realize what game we’re in. I actually prefer guys have physical fights than do this s**t if I’m being honest. Because that way the family doesn’t get dragged into it, and that way there’s not statements and altered photographs that live on the internet for years and years and years for your kids to have to Google.” said Sanko.

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The 20th of this month and their rivalry might come to an end after this face-off. Who do you think will emerge victorious in the bout, will it be the challenger or the champion? Tell us about your thoughts in the comments below.

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