Graphic Warning! Headbutt that immediately spills blood from Sean Strickland’s eyes at UFC 297 goes VIRAL among fans

Following his UFC 297 loss, Sean Strickland reflects on a pivotal headbutt incident with Dricus Du Plessis, sparking debate with viral video footage.

Graphic Warning! Headbutt that immediately spills blood from Sean Strickland’s eyes at UFC 297 goes VIRAL among fans

Sean Strickland alleges a headbutt impaired his vision at UFC 297 (Image via: X)

Sean Strickland lost the middleweight title to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 293. The victory was via split decision, and many thought Strickland won the fight, including Dana White. White revealed what he thought at the post-fight press conference. Nonetheless, Sean Strickland was gracious in defeat.

Strickland shared an Instagram story that featured his girlfriend after UFC 297. He alluded to a headbutt in the video that damaged his vision. This made fans on social media debate whether there was a headbutt or not. Nonetheless, this is what he said on his Instagram story.

Well, f*ck man, that headbutt really made it difficult to see, but I thought we got the job done. Onto the next one.
Sean Strickland via Instagram
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After Strickland made the statement, a video went viral on social media. The video showed the moment when Strickland got a cut on the eye. However, it was not clear whether it was a headbutt from Du Plessis that caused it. Nonetheless, the cut appeared on Strickland’s eyelid immediately after Du Plessis’ head appeared to graze Strickland’s face. Blood spilled after the alleged headbutt.

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Media members asked Du Plessis about the headbutt at the post-fight press conference. However, Du Plessis appeared to not know about it. Nonetheless, Du Plessis has already set his first title defense in motion with a callout of Israel Adesanya. Strickland must defeat at least one contender before he fights for the title again.

Fight fans react to viral clip from UFC 297 main event fight

The clip of blood spilling from Sean Strickland’s eye at UFC 297 went viral on social media. There were big debates on whether there was a headbutt or not. Nonetheless, Strickland thought there was one. On the other hand, Du Plessis thought that there was not a headbutt.

Sean Strickland alleges a headbutt impaired his vision at UFC 297 against Dricus Du Plessis
Sean Strickland alleges a headbutt impaired his vision at UFC 297 (Image via: X)

On social media platform X, fans had a divisive response with some supporting Strickland’s claim with some others opposing it. Nonetheless, see how fight fans reacted to the video below.

https://twitter.com/ParetoPotato/status/1749443740828111066

Headbutts are common in MMA. Sometimes, accidental headbutts might even change the trajectory of the fight. The referee must watch the fights closely and make apt decisions to make the fight on a level playing field when unforeseen incidents occur.

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