Sean Strickland is just not combating Robert Whittaker.
After ‘The Reaper’ scored a fast end over alternative opponent Ikram Aliskerov at UFC Saudi Arabia, struggle followers instantly clamored for a No. 1 contenders battle between the No. 3 ranked Whittaker and the top-ranked Strickland with the winner transferring on to face the winner of UFC 305’s middleweight title conflict between defending champion Dricus Du Plessis and two-time titleholder Israel Adesanya.
In line with Sean Strickland, that ain’t taking place.
“Aint’ taking place. I’ll say no,” Strickland instructed MMA Loopy throughout an interview at UFC X in Las Vegas. “Whittaker, he don’t deserve it. I’m subsequent in line for a title shot. I’m the primary contender, it ain’t taking place. I beat Izzy, I beat Dricus [Du Plessis]. I received f*cked in Canada. It ain’t f*cking taking place.”
In September, Strickland shocked the world with a dominant five-round efficiency in opposition to Israel Adesanya to take the middleweight crown. Sadly, Strickland’s reign would solely final a number of months.
In January, he surrendered the strap to ‘Stillknocks’ in what many consider to be a controversial break up resolution.
Sean Strickland has little interest in being a backup for Du Plessis vs. Adesanya
Strickland lobbied for a right away rematch, nevertheless it grew to become clear that he must exit and show himself as soon as once more earlier than getting a shot at redemption. He did precisely that at UFC 302, besting perennial contender Paulo Costa to solidify his spot as the following man in line.
Requested about probably serving as a backup for the Du Plessis vs. Adesanya headliner in Perth on August 17, ‘Tarzan’ dismissed that risk, calling it a “bullsh*t place” and as soon as once more reiterating his need to attend.
“Backup is type of a bullsh*t place. They will have anyone as a backup, it don’t f*cking matter. I’ll wait. If it ain’t for gold, I ain’t doing it.”
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