“Dude is in real pain” – Heartbreaking audio of UFC champ Sean Strickland breaking down in tears during Theo Von’s podcast goes viral

Sean Strickland, known for his rough appearance and brave demeanor inside the Octagon, startled fans by opening up on Theo Von’s podcast about his horrible childhood memories. The UFC Middleweight champion recently bared his soul on Theo Von’s podcast, “This Past Weekend.” The heartfelt audio tape has already gone viral, revealing a side of the normally stoic fighter that fans seldom witness.

During the episode, Sean Strickland revealed a particularly moving memory from second grade. The fighter, who has been public about his difficult background, revealed how the education system misinterpreted his position, labeling him as a “bad kid” without seeing his underlying issues.

In second grade, I kept falling asleep at my desk and my teacher took my desk away from me. She made me stand up and so, me, I’m like, ‘F—k you’ and being this little kid, I just went and fell asleep on the ground. Mind you like, the school system’s like, ‘Oh, Sean, he’s just a bad kid.’ They don’t realize I’m up until three o’clock in the morning.

Sean Strickland via an audio clip at The Theo Von Podcast

Sean Strickland talked about the devastating impact of his tragic experiences. This left the host as well as the listeners with a somber recognition of the weight he bears from his past. The fragility in his voice and the weighty emotions revealed in the talk stood in sharp contrast to the tough competitor seen in the cage.

The audio recording serves as a sad reminder that even champions suffer personal challenges outside of the octagon. This has generated fresh awareness and understanding among fans of the individual behind the fighter.

Fight fans react to Sean Strickland’s viral audio tape

The audio tape of Sean Strickland’s sad confession has sent shockwaves through the MMA world. Listeners could hear the weight of his prior experiences in his voice.  This established an intimate and very personal connection between the fighter and his audience. This has elicited an outpouring of empathy and support from fans who have come to see the fighter as an unstoppable force inside the Octagon.

The unexpected vulnerability displayed by the UFC champion prompted an array of reactions. Some fans found a newfound appreciation for the human behind the fighter. Others had words of encouragement for the champion. Others reacted to the pain in his voice and how it brought back memories. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

Sean Strickland’s open confession has reshaped the story surrounding him. The outpouring of support demonstrates the MMA community’s humanity, demonstrating that fragility and strength can coexist.

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