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In a video posted on the Xtreme Couture Instagram account, Strickland brought the belt back to the Las Vegas-based gym and praised his training partners.
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“After every L I’ve got, the fact that I went back and came to the gym is why I have another one of these f—ers,” Strickland said.
“That being said, as always, I want to thank you guys. I’m pretty f—-ed up; I’m going to take a few weeks off. But I wouldn’t be here without you guys, seriously. F—-ing, all the coaches, would not be here without you. So, it’s not just my belt, it’s our belt. Thank you.”
Strickland upset Khamzat Chimaev via split decision in the UFC 328 headliner this past weekend to capture the middleweight crown. It’s the second championship win for Strickland, who initially shocked the world by ending Israel Adesanya’s championship reign at UFC 293 in September 2023.
Love All Around
“A rising tide raises all ships,” wrote Xtreme Couture head coach Eric Nicksick in the caption of the video. “Sean, I know how much this gym means to you, but I hope you know how much you mean to us! From every member to the staff, all the coaches, and teammates, this belt is for you!”
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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