Sean Strickland crowned ‘People’s Champ’ by fans after forcefully taking vacation following historical win against Israel Adesanya
Sean Strickland thanked fans for the support and praised blue-collar workers for their hardwork after winning the middleweight title at UFC 293.
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Sean Strickland is enjoying vacation (Image via Imago)
UFC 293 ended with Sean Strickland becoming the middleweight champion of the UFC. Strickland enjoyed the crowd support in Sydney and was grateful for their support in his post-fight speech. He decided to go on a vacation after the hard-fought win.
The middleweight champion must recover from a foot injury before continuing to train. Sean Strickland posted on X, formerly Twitter, thanking the fans for the support. Strickland said, “I am so f***ing grateful that you guys watch me.” The champion is currently enjoying his newfound fame. He praised the blue-collar workers who worked hard for a living. Strickland valued the job of a mechanic and a bricklayer superior to his job of hitting people. The middleweight champion was a big underdog at UFC 293.
Sean Strickland defeated Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 to become the middleweight champion. The win was a dominant one, with Strickland outstriking Adesanya for five rounds. The animosity between the fighters was settled inside the octagon as they paid respect after the fight. Interestingly, the crowd cheered Strickland for the entirety of the bout. The outspoken American’s views on freedom resonated with the Australian public.
Strickland has an evergrowing fan base. The anti-woke parties have shown support for his controversial conservative views. Strickland walked out to the song “When Johnny Comes Marching Home.” Soldiers sang the song during the American Civil War. Fans were full of praise for Strickland in the video in which he showered his love for the fans.
Fans reacted to Sean Strickland being on a forced vacation
The fan reactions on X for Sean Strickland were overwhelmingly positive. Almost all the fans expressed happiness for Sean Strickland winning the title. They felt that Strickland deserved the accolade. Many fans praised Strickland for being authentic, and one even labeled Strickland as the realest champion. Fans are expected to support Strickland, as his fanbase will increase due to his status as the champion. Check out some of the reactions:
Strickland has a variety of options when it comes to title defense. A rematch with Israel Adesanya or Jared Cannonier is possible, or a fresh matchup with Paulo Costa or Khamzat Chimaev is also likely. Dricus Du Plessis is another option for the middleweight champion. The UFC’s plans for the middleweight champion in the UFC remain to be seen.
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