“I just want a big f**king bank account!” Sean Strickland reveals being over winning UFC belt and champion status
Sean Strickland is not excited by the prospect of retaining his belt and just wants to have a big financial growth in his career.
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Sean Strickland is not excited by the thought of keeping his belt (via Imago)
Sean Strickland, the current UFC middleweight champion shared an unusual viewpoint on having the UFC title belt. In a recent video, Strickland expressed his open sentiments during an interview with journalist Caroline Pearce.
When questioned about his time as a UFC champion, Sean Strickland brushed down the value of the achievement. He added that while it’s fun for the first hour, the enthusiasm is fleeting, and becoming a UFC champion doesn’t matter in the long term for him. Strickland emphasized that when he retires in five or six years, the title will be of little relevance. Instead, he stated that his major goal is to accumulate a significant fortune.
I mean, it’s cool for like, the first hour. But at the end of the day guys, it don’t matter. You know, when I’m retired in five, six years, it don’t matter. I just want a big f**king bank account.
Sean Strickland via UFC on TNT Sports
Strickland’s last fight was for the middleweight championship at UFC 293 against Israel Adesanya. He will defend his championship against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 297, which is planned for January 20 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada.
This viewpoint contrasts with the conventional narrative in combat sports. The winning of the title is frequently seen as the apex of a fighter’s career. Strickland’s concentration on financial success above championship reputation indicates a practical approach to his work and a distinct set of values.
Dricus Du Plessis highlights Sean Strickland’s hypocrisy
Dricus du Plessis, the No.2-ranked middleweight challenger, has criticized UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland, citing what he sees as hypocrisy in Strickland’s recent emotional interview with Theo Von. The two competitors are due to square off at UFC 297 this weekend. Emotions have risen following an altercation in the audience during UFC 296.
In a recent interview with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, du Plessis questioned Strickland’s passionate behavior. He said that he does not want to watch mature guys cry. He is supportive of the fact that he got it out but also highlighted his hypocrisy. Du Plessis brought up Strickland’s previous statements regarding Khalil Rountree, in which he criticized Rountree for expressing emotion and labeled him a “beta male” for sobbing. This hypocrisy does not sit well with Dricus Du Plessis.
Du Plessis accused Strickland of hypocrisy, claiming that he did the same thing on a larger scale during his emotional interview with Theo Von.
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