“Realer than Aljo and Merab” – Chris Curtis’ answer on fighting teammate and good friend Sean Strickland gets praised by fight fans

In the exhilarating aftermath of UFC 297’s main card, Chris Curtis won by split decision over Marc-Andre Barriault. The post-fight press conference turned into an honest disclosure regarding Curtis’ relationship with teammate and close friend Sean Strickland. The relationship between the two middleweights, who train together at Xtreme Couture, was exposed when Curtis answered a query regarding his likely road to championship contention.

When asked if he views himself getting a title shot in the future, Curtis responded honestly, and entertainingly. He bared the complicated nature of his relationship with Strickland. He asked the journalist if he could fight Strickland and when he gets the nod, this is what he said:

Dude, he tries to kill me for free, I might as well collect the big check, like guys understand, he's like a brother to me, he's also tried to murder me, like in practice, he's tried to murder me outside of practice…We've been kicked out of like three gyms for fist fighting each other, so sh*t's gonna happen regardless, I might as well get paid.

Chris Curtis during the post fight press conference

Curtis and Strickland’s friendship is more than just a professional collaboration. Despite the difficulties, Curtis paints their relationship as one based on brotherhood, recognizing the complications of training alongside someone who is both a buddy and a strong opponent.

Beyond the Octagon, Curtis and Sean Strickland have collaborated on projects, including co-hosting the podcast ‘The Man Dance Podcast’. Curtis and Strickland’s fascinating combination of camaraderie and competitiveness adds a captivating element to their UFC adventure.

Fight fans react to Chris Curtis’ take on fighting Sean Strickland

Both Chris Curtis and Sean Strickland fought on the UFC 297 card. Curtis recently spoke about his chaotic relationship with colleague and close friend, Sean Strickland. The fascinating dynamics between the two fighters have become a topic of conversation among MMA fans.

MMA fans rushed to social media platforms to express their delight and curiosity over Curtis’ candid views. Humorous comments flooded social media networks, with admirers appreciating Curtis’ honest and genuine answer. The humor in his acceptance of Strickland’s attempts to “murder” him both in and out of practice struck a chord with fans, making the disclosure a worthy moment in the MMA world. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

Fight fans’ reactions to Chris Curtis’ statements demonstrated the dynamic and involved community that surrounds MMA. These statements have elevated the post-fight interview to a memorable and extensively debated event in the sport’s ever-changing narrative.

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