The Sean Strickland next fight is a hot topic of conversation, with the former 185-pound champion looking to get back in the win column following his second UFC Middleweight Title defeat to Dricus du Plessis.
Sean Strickland Next Fight: When Will The Former UFC Middleweight Champion Return?
Sean Strickland is one of the biggest names in the UFC right now. The former UFC Middleweight Champion was just the second man to beat Israel Adesanya at 185-pounds after Alex Pereira. ‘Tarzan’ won UFC gold at the first time of asking back in September 2023, but has since lost the belt.
As well as being an elite fighter, Strickland is also one of the most followed UFC fighters in the world, with over 2.3 million Instagram followers. This makes him the 19th most popular UFC fighter on the current roster as of today.
Sean Strickland’s record is an impressive 29-7, which consists of 11 knockout victories, five submissions and 14 decision wins. The 33-year-old is also widely regarded as one of the best middleweights in the world right now, despite losing two of his last three fights.
UFC fans last saw the American fighter in action at UFC 312 in early February, where he was defeated for the second time by the reigning middleweight king Dricus du Plessis. The fight was of course a rematch of the bout Strickland originally lost his title in, but he was well beaten second time around.
Regarding the Sean Strickland next fight, ‘Tarzan’ will likely take a few months off before considering as return to the octagon. He remains a Top 10 and arguably Top 5 middleweight contender, so there are certainly plenty of options left for the 33-year-old going forward.
Whoever is in the opposite corner to Strickland next remains to be seen, but the best UFC betting sites will likely have Strickland as a favourite against anyone ranked below him. Time will tell who his next fight turns out to be against.
Who Else Could Sean Strickland Fight In 2025 After Second Dricus du Plessis Loss?
UFC President Dana White will be excited to see Sean Strickland back inside the octagon later this year. He mightn’t be one of the biggest draws, but he is a divisive character and most definitely gets people talking. Whether that be love or hate from fans, it’s all publicity.
The Sean Strickland next fight will be an intriguing one, that is for sure. The likes of Khamzat Chimaev, Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho are now all ahead of him in the title picture, meaning each of those three options are highly unlikely.
However, the likes of Robert Whittaker, an Israel Adesanya rematch or even a clash with Marvin Vettori or Jared Cannonier could be on the cards next for ‘Tarzan’. These are all tricky fights, and ones Strickland might be an underdog with UK betting sites in.
At 33-years-old and having already won a UFC Title, retirement might also be a realistic option for the American. The likes of Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier have already alluded to the fact Strickland has nothing left to prove in the sport, and could walk away from MMA for good now with his health and wealth both in tact.
Time will tell what the next move is for Sean Strickland and his next fight. Whatever ‘Tarzan’ decides to do, UFC fans will get behind him and back the decision, of that there is no doubt.
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