Sean Strickland has answered one of the most important questions that was asked before UFC 312.
The former middleweight champion failed in his attempt to become a dual title holder, when Dricus du Plessis broke his nose during a crooked unanimous decision victory in the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia last weekend.
Prior to the fight, the challenger seemed to walk around with a Staph infection on his arm.
Sean Strickland denied having a Staph infection – but he changed his number after losing UFC 312.
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Sean Strickland had staph and broken bone for UFC 312
On Wednesday, Sean Strickland posted a four-minute video at 2.4 million Instagram followers.
It was a response to his coach, Eric Nicksick, who gave a brutal honest assessment of the UFC 312 Main Event.
In the video, Strickland admitted that he had tackled a Staph infection and another serious injury problem.
The word 'struggle' was used to describe what he considered a disastrous camp for his Rematch with Dricus du Plessis.
“That entire Vechtkamp was just a struggle. It was a struggle, “said Strickland.
“This is not an excuse, but that whole was just a struggle of 'I am good' knowing that you are not good.
“I was out for eight or seven weeks in Columbia to get stem cells on a broken bone. Again, the bone healed fine. It is not an excuse, but it just weighs a bit in mind … All the camp is in mind and you just keep telling yourself that you are good.
“All the camp, man, whether it is the Staph infection, the broken arm, have a visa, only be approved in the week, being unable to get Corornen there … This whole camp was A struggle of, I am not good, but I look in the mirror and say: 'Sack Up'. “
What is the next step for Sean Strickland?
After having had two defeats for Du Plessis, Strickland has cut out his work to secure a trilogy with the King from 185 pounds.
A rematch with Israel Adesanya was presented by the champion after he had defeated Strickland on UFC 312.
What is next time, it seems that Strickland is looking for a new coach to guide him in future fighting.
Nicksick, who is publicly labeling his performance 'uninspired', apparently ended their working relationship.
“I love Eric, he is a friend of mine and he continues to become a friend of mine. Will he probably be in my corner? Probably not, “said Strickland at the start of his video report.
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