Sean Strickland, known for his brash and outspoken personality, recently shared a different side of himself with the fans. Usually, ‘Tarzan’ is in the news for his outrageous remarks and things like his divisive sparring sessions with influencers like Sneako. But in a recent post on social media, the former UFC middleweight champion broke down his struggles with mental health outside the cage.
Strickland hasn’t shied away from sharing stories about his mental state with the fans. As such, during a recent post on Instagram, he revealed that his antics on social media lately have been a representation of his “spiraling” mental health. But he has found comfort with the actions of his partner, who made a touching gesture to help Strickland work through his situation!
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Sean Strickland reveals his girlfriend’s heartwarming act during a ‘rough patch’
In a video shared on Instagram recently, Sean Strickland stated, “All week I’ve been f*cked up, dude, “I’ve been on the Twitter saying crazy sh*t, just f*cking spiraling. I woke up and I told my girl, I was like, ‘Babe, I feel like I’m a danger to people. Like I don’t feel like I should be out in the world.”
He further went on to state that despite his success and material wealth, Strickland’s mental well-being has remained in turmoil. But the support from his fans has been a source of motivation, inspiration, and strength for the fighter.
Strickland stated, “I think that you guys, in a weird way, are like my family.” However, it’s not just the fans who have been supporting Strickland throughout his journey. In a post shared on his Instagram story, he highlighted a present from his girlfriend with a card that reads, “Hope you feel better”
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And in trademark Strickland fashion, he tried to downplay the moment by captioning the post, “The gf making me feel extra soft lol”
Therefore, while Strickland may attempt to downplay the moment with his trademark humor, it’s evident that the support of his loved ones and fans alike serves as a crucial source of strength and resilience as he navigates through life’s challenges.
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And despite his struggles, he has also made a statement online about not giving up on another attempt at the title he feels he shouldn’t have lost!
Strickland wants to “run it back” against Dricus Du Plessis
Sean Strickland is campaigning for a rematch with UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis following their controversial bout at UFC 297. Despite losing the belt in a split decision, Strickland believes he deserves another shot at the title.
In a recent statement made on X, he stated, “I lost a close decision that Dana himself thought I won. Everyone did…The stats did. That needs to be run back…”
You know I don't care about fight politics or a belt but it makes me laugh they give izzy a rematch to alex after getting slept..
I lost a close decision that dana himself thought I won. Everyone did.. The stats did.
That needs to be run back..
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) March 13, 2024
He also prefaced his comment by comparing the situation between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira when ‘The Last Stylebender’ was given a rematch after getting knocked out by ‘Poatan’ at UFC 281 in 2022. His comments that Dana White thought he had won align with the statement made by the UFC boss at the UFC 297 post-fight press conference where he had stated, “I had it 2-2 going into the last round and I thought Strickland won the last round,”
Despite the controversy surrounding the decision, whether Strickland will indeed secure a rematch remains uncertain, especially with the UFC’s apparent plans to book Du Plessis against Israel Adesanya for the next title bout.
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