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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 instances 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 beneficial in a sport the place many are coping with related 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 (by way of 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 believe that – I’ve every thing. I’m wealthy, I’m well-known, I’ve every thing I ever f—king needed and I’m nonetheless mentally unwell. I get in these mindsets to the place like I need to burn every thing down on the earth. Like, I need to don’t have anything, so I can simply f—king lose it and simply take out every thing on individuals.
“I believe that you just guys, in a bizarre method, 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 believe most individuals really feel simply because we’ve gone by way of rather a lot collectively. I’ve every thing I need, and I nonetheless wrestle with psychological well being. My reminiscence is so brief that, like, after I exit into this week, I believe to myself, like as soon as I get previous it, I believe to myself, like, ‘Oh, man. That was a extremely tough time in my life.’ However then after I actually give it some thought, this occurs a number of instances a month, each month.”
Strickland did conclude his publish on a barely extra optimistic be aware, doubling down the vital of getting a bodily outlet in coaching and hoping the very best for his followers with related struggles.
“Once more, I don’t know why I’m telling you guys this. I’ve simply been type of going by way of some sh*t. I’m nice. I’ll be nice. I’m going to go practice proper now and attempt to harm all of my associates, and the entire demons will go away. I simply need you guys to know that I’ve every thing I might ever need on the earth, and I nonetheless wrestle. So, no matter you guys are going by way of man, hope y’all really feel higher. Go to the fitness center, 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 instantaneous 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 received a prediction of Bellator’s potential new streaming accomplice? New participant within the recreation is attention-grabbing …
Ariel Helwani says it will likely be introduced tomorrow or Wednesday newest the place Bellator will air within the U.S. Says he has been requested to not reveal. It’s kind of of a brand new participant within the recreation.#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 snort out loud.
This ought to be a enjoyable grappling match at 115 lbs.
Insanely robust persons are actually robust to cope with on the mats with only a little bit of aptitude and course. Immovable object!
So there’s this powerlifter who certified for ADCCMark Macqueen
He barely strikes however he is received a uncooked complete of 920 kg (2028 kilos) so good fucking luck scoring on him
I am type of fascinated to see if he can win any matches at ADCC worlds pic.twitter.com/sPfq11oSVM
— William – Open Word Grappling ️ (@OpenNoteGrapple) March 18, 2024
Battle followers demand blood!
Oleksandr Usyk’s reply when he was requested why he did not KO Anthony Joshua: “Why are you so bloodthirsty? There may be victory, every thing is ok. Why is it vital for an individual to fall? He has a mom and father. This can be a huge 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 demise, 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
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Assuming one per row: 3B6H. Debate!
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