Strickland makes a declaration
“The fans want me to beat Izzy… I know why the company wants it, I know why the fans want it,” Strickland said. “All I can say, guys, if I win that belt, we’re gonna bring dignity back into the middleweight division.”
Quotes via MMA News
It’s difficult to know what to expect when someone like Sean Strickland is out there competing for a world championship. On one hand, it’s easy for critics to dismiss him as a pretender. On the other, he’s coming in with nothing to lose, and you could argue that there’s nothing more dangerous at this level.
What do you expect to happen when Sean Strickland challenges Israel Adesanya for the strap? Does the match-up excite you, or would you rather have seen something different? Let us know, BJPENN Nation!
