Sean Strickland shocked everyone when he defeated Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 and left the Octagon as the champion. Strickland dominated the fight and used his physical ability to his advantage. This was an intriguing factor because Adesanya is a master of using his size and reach to his advantage. How did Strickland negate that?

The current champion must be at his best when he takes on Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 297.  As he prepares hard to defend his title, let us look at the champion’s reach and height.

A closer look at the height and reach of Sean Strickland

Sean Strickland, also known as ‘Tarzan,’ made his debut in the UFC against Tyler Pottett on 22nd March 2008. He won the fight via submission in the second round and, since then, has come a long way in his career. His height and reach are among his most significant advantages inside the Octagon. Strickland stands 6 feet 1 inches (1.85m) tall and has a reach of 76″. He currently holds a record of 28-5-0 in the UFC and is ready to keep his winning momentum going. 

One of his biggest strengths inside the Octagon is his height and reach, which allows him to keep his opponents at a distance. As a result, he can land punches consistently during a fight. During his battle with Adesanya, ‘Tarzan’ showed his power and landed big punches that rattled the former champion. A strong base in the fundamentals of boxing, combined with these physical attributes, makes Strickland a tough puzzle to crack.  

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However, facing ” Stillknocks” will be challenging. The South African’s style is the perfect antithesis to Strickland’s and the champion will have to keep his emotions aside when he steps inside the Octagon. 

Composure will be key for Strickland against Dricus Du Plessis 

UFC 297 is all set to host two of the biggest names in the middleweight division, as Dricus Du Plessis takes on Sean Strickland for the 185 lbs title. Both the fighters are fresh from a brawl that happened at UFC 296. Strickland attacked Du Plessis after the competitors sat next to each other during UFC 296. Luckily for the fans, no one was injured, and the sanctioned fight will now happen on the scheduled date. 

Du Plessis is one of the rising superstars in the division and is fresh from a victory at UFC 290. The 29-year-old South African took on Robbert Whittaker and surprised everyone after he knocked him out in the second round. ” Stillknocks” is brimming with confidence as he prepares to face “Tarzan” for the middleweight title. Who will win the fight at UFC 297? Let us know in the comments below. 

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