Sean Strickland e Khamzat Shimaev These are highlights of the UFC middleweight division. Photo montage by SUPER LUTAS.
Sean Strickland does not intend to stop provoking Khamzat Shimaev, even if they try to silence him. The American won anthony hernandez In the main event of UFC Houston, he definitively placed himself in the fight for the middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg). However, while he was giving a speech and challenging the Chechen, the loudmouth had his microphone cut off — which didn't stop him from continuing to fire at his rival.
In a press conference after his victory at UFC Houston, the former champion reiterated his intention to face Chimaev and stated that he is willing to do anything to defeat his rival, even jokingly suggesting that he would bring a goat to distract him during a possible confrontation.
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"You want to see the last American in the sport go there and finish off Khamzat... I'm going to bring a fucking goat and distract him," he said. Sean Strickland.
Sean Strickland beat Anthony Hernandez at UFC Houston
Sean Strickland won anthony hernandez at UFC Houston. Photo Instagram / UFC
Sean Strickland didn't give a chance anthony hernandez And he ended his rival's eight-fight winning streak in the main event of UFC Houston. In a duel marked by provocations in the period leading up to the fight, the American controlled the action with jabs and front kicks, neutralized his opponent's takedown attempts and, in the third round, connected with a knee to 'Fluffy's' stomach, paving the way to finish the fight with a sequence of powerful punches.
Sean Strickland finishes anthony hernandez in the 3rd RD!
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