Jan 31, 2025 · Sean Strickland’s reaction to Islam Makhachev considering middleweight was surprising. UFC lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) insists on fulfilling his goal of becoming dual-champion before he calls it a career. But with his friend and training partner Belal Muhammad currently ...

6 days ago · Sean Strickland intends to remind Islam Makhachev that the UFC’s distinct weight classes exist for a reason. Following his commanding fourth title defense against Renato Moicano at UFC 311, the ...

Jan 31, 2025 · Sean Strickland has warned Islam Makhachev that he may want to think twice about a potential move up in weight. The lightweight champion has now broken the record for most UFC title defences at ...

2 days ago · Sean Strickland’s coach offers prediction for potential Belal Muhammad vs. Islam Makhachev showdown: "I think it's a great fight" By Liam Fresen Modified Feb 05, 2025 12:22 GMT

Jan 30, 2025 · Sean Strickland has sent a short, yet clear message to UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Much has been made over what the future could hold for Makhachev. He’s already set a new record for the most successful UFC title defenses at 155 pounds.

Jan 31, 2025 · Sean Strickland had a strongly-worded message for Islam Makhachev after the UFC lightweight champion claimed he would move up to middleweight for a clash with the division’s top dog, Dricus Du Plessis.

Jan 31, 2025 · Sean Strickland, known for his outspoken nature, has taken a dig at lightweight champion Islam Makhachev’s middleweight aspirations. At UFC 311, Makhachev beat Renato Moicano and set a...

Jan 31, 2025 · Sean Strickland’s reaction to Islam Makhachev considering middleweight was surprising. UFC lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) insists on fulfilling his goal of becoming dual-champion before he calls it a career.

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev’s recent consideration of a move to middleweight has sparked conversation across the MMA community. But perhaps the most unexpected response came from middleweight contender Sean Strickland.

Jan 31, 2025 · After asking DDP not to wrestle against him in their title fight since it was ‘gay’ and telling Khamzat Chimaev that he was not a man, Strickland has turned his attention to Islam Makhachev. Makhchev had earlier issued an interest in moving up to the middleweight division but Strickland wants him to just stay in his lane and go back to ...