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Sean Strickland is an advanced determine in blended martial arts.
A lot of the time, the previous champion is unapologetic and abrasive. He’s lashed out towards particular person individuals and teams of individuals, at occasions with none provocation. These traits alone have earned him a sure fan base, however on the flip aspect, Strickland has additionally been open about his psychological well being struggles and traumatic childhood. That’s invaluable in a sport the place many are coping with comparable points, but comparatively few are speaking about it.
Earlier on Monday, Strickland filmed an replace on his psychological well being for his Instagram, admitting to struggling and feeling “like I’m a hazard to individuals.” He went into element on “all the time combating the demons” and the way his success and wealth haven’t mounted the problems.
“All week I’ve been f—ked up, dude,” Strickland started (through MMA Junkie). “I’ve been on the Twitter saying loopy s—t, simply f—king spiraling. I wakened and I instructed my woman, I used to be like, ‘Babe, I really feel like I’m a hazard to individuals. Like I don’t really feel like I ought to be out on the earth.’ And I feel that – I’ve all the things. I’m wealthy, I’m well-known, I’ve all the things I ever f—king wished and I’m nonetheless mentally unwell. I get in these mindsets to the place like I wish to burn all the things down on the earth. Like, I wish to don’t have anything, so I can simply f—king lose it and simply take out all the things on individuals.
“I feel that you just guys, in a bizarre means, are like my household. Like I’ve shared some s—t with you guys, and also you guys have shared some s—t with me. I really feel extra linked with my followers than I feel most individuals really feel simply because we’ve gone by means of lots collectively. I’ve all the things I need, and I nonetheless battle with psychological well being. My reminiscence is so brief that, like, once I exit into this week, I feel to myself, like as soon as I get previous it, I feel to myself, like, ‘Oh, man. That was a very tough time in my life.’ However then once I actually give it some thought, this occurs a number of occasions a month, each month.”
Strickland did conclude his submit on a barely extra optimistic word, doubling down the essential of getting a bodily outlet in coaching and hoping the very best for his followers with comparable struggles.
“Once more, I don’t know why I’m telling you guys this. I’ve simply been sort of going by means of some sh*t. I’m tremendous. I’ll be tremendous. I’m going to go practice proper now and attempt to harm all of my buddies, and the entire demons will go away. I simply need you guys to know that I’ve all the things I may ever need on the earth, and I nonetheless battle. So, no matter you guys are going by means of man, hope y’all really feel higher. Go to the health club, practice. F—king want you all the very best.”
Sean Strickland’s final look within the Octagon got here at UFC 297, when he misplaced a split-decision and his title to Dricus Du Plessis (watch right here). Since then, Strickland has requested an prompt rematch, but it surely stays unsure how the Middleweight division will shake out. It’s nonetheless unknown when Strickland will return to motion and towards whom.
Hopefully, Strickland is in a greater place mentally when it’s time to compete once more.
Insomnia
IT HAPPENED AGAIN IT HAPPENED AGAIN IT HAPPENED AGAIN!
Anybody obtained a prediction of Bellator’s attainable new streaming accomplice? New participant within the sport is attention-grabbing …
Ariel Helwani says will probably be introduced tomorrow or Wednesday newest the place Bellator will air within the U.S. Says he has been requested to not reveal. It is a bit of a brand new participant within the sport.#TheMMAHour pic.twitter.com/KCu9uW21jR
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) March 18, 2024
I don’t know if it was the intent, however this video made me snigger out loud.
This ought to be a enjoyable grappling match at 115 lbs.
Insanely robust persons are actually powerful to take care of on the mats with only a little bit of aptitude and route. Immovable object!
So there’s this powerlifter who certified for ADCCMark Macqueen
He barely strikes however he is obtained a uncooked whole of 920 kg (2028 kilos) so good fucking luck scoring on him
I am sort of fascinated to see if he can win any matches at ADCC worlds pic.twitter.com/sPfq11oSVM
— William – Open Observe Grappling ️ (@OpenNoteGrapple) March 18, 2024
Combat followers demand blood!
Oleksandr Usyk’s reply when he was requested why he did not KO Anthony Joshua: “Why are you so bloodthirsty? There’s victory, all the things is okay. Why is it crucial for an individual to fall? He has a mom and father. This can be a large chunk of well being if an individual falls. I am not for that.”
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) March 18, 2024
The delusion runs deep within the Marlon Vera camp.
| Chito Vera on the physique shot he landed on Sean O’Malley within the fifth spherical:
“If we have been combating to the loss of life, the O’Malley household would have a funeral proper now.”
[per The MMA Hour] #UFC299 pic.twitter.com/qaJ8jguhKC
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) March 18, 2024
Slips, rips, and KO clips
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11 minutes of knockout footage! Pancrase simply realized all of the knockouts of their promotion from final yr.
Buggy chokes are such a foolish option to win (or lose) a struggle.
Random Land
Assuming one per row: 3B6H. Debate!
Midnight Music: New wave, 1978
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