UFC heavyweight veteran Brendan Schaub just lately shared his ideas on Sean Strickland’s efficiency at UFC 312, the place Strickland misplaced to middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis by unanimous choice. Schaub defended Strickland in opposition to critics who questioned his strategy within the combat, significantly those that anticipated him to take extra dangers within the later rounds.
Sean Strickland’s Combating Model
Sean Strickland confronted criticism from analysts and followers for failing to dwell as much as his pre-fight guarantees of an all-out struggle. Regardless of struggling a damaged nostril throughout the combat, Strickland continued however struggled to mount a major offensive in opposition to du Plessis. Analysts like Din Thomas criticized Strickland for not matching his daring persona along with his in-cage efficiency, stating, “He’s not the man who’s going to go to the loss of life.
On Sean Strickland’s preventing model, Brendan Schaub stated:
“Sean Strickland didn’t get to be middleweight of the world by fighting stupid. He’s down 3 rounds and ‘everyone’s like I thought you were going to go out of your shield’. What does that even mean? Throw caution to the wind, run face first like you’re Lisa or Bart Simpson, and just get knocked out. Do you know how good DDP is?”
Brendan Schaub additionally took the chance to spotlight the immense expertise of Dricus du Plessis, who has now solidified his place as probably the most harmful fighters within the middleweight division. Urging followers to acknowledge the extent of competitors Strickland confronted as Du Plessis executed a near-flawless efficiency to retain his title, leaving little room for Strickland to regulate or take dangers.
Schaub’s protection provides a nuanced perspective to the continuing debate about Strickland’s preventing model, suggesting that pragmatism usually outweighs reckless aggression in high-stakes bouts. In the meantime, Strickland has maintained a optimistic outlook post-fight, reflecting on his loss and damage with resilience on social media.
