UFC’s Sean Strickland Posts Full Video Of Him Beating Down Navy SEAL ‘This SEAL Earned My Respect’

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UFC’s Sean Strickland has a newfound respect for at the least one Navy SEAL.

Earlier this 12 months, Strickland went on a rant blasting SEALs and challenged any of the them to coach with him.

“I don’t suppose there’s one f—– Navy Seal who might survive per week coaching with me, I’m sort of sick of seeing it, trigger you guys suppose you’re dangerous—, come prepare with me for per week, I’ll present you what’s up, I’ll f—– break you’

Former Navy SEAL turned MMA fighter Mitch Aguiar took Strickland up on his problem and wished to spar for 25 minutes with the previous UFC champion.

Whereas Aguiar had no illusions of beating Strickland, he earned the UFC’s fighter’s respect for not quitting.

“Problem accepted and I misplaced… Mitch was a strong man.. Truly one of many actual ones….. Joe Rogan wants this man on his podcast…. he’s one in all us.”

Aguiar posted a message on our Instagram account about his sparring session with Strickland.

“First off I admire everybody’s help. Secondly I feel @stricklandmma unique remarks/ publish weren’t obtained or interpreted in the best way he supposed it to be. Mockingly I used to be one of many few individuals who knew what he meant by it and agreed with him lol. There was no hostility between us and I knew what I used to be stepping into being a professional fighter myself and likewise very a lot conscious that there are ranges to issues and @stricklandmma is on the highest degree and probably the greatest on the planet. I knew it wasn’t precisely going to be enjoyable for me lol however I figured it might at the least be entertaining for folks. Sean is a Patriot and has a ton of respect for service members and we share a ton of the identical views and beliefs and I’ve at all times had a ton of revered for him as a fighter and his mindset. We talked about him coming over into the SEAL world and experiencing a few of what we as SEALs have needed to endure and needs me to place him by some BUDS model beatdowns. He’s additionally not delusional and says he’s most likely gonna stop as a result of he’s a pussy relating to chilly water and all that ???? In the long run, they’re two completely different worlds and each require a ton of toughness and abilities in their very own methods. Sean and I each know that and I feel it’s a cool option to present the truth of that and nonetheless be respectful in direction of one another. So everybody simply relax and revel in and admire our struggling to your leisure ????????

“additionally I didn’t problem him lol I simply confirmed up and accepted no matter he wished to do lol ???? additionally @eric_xcmma and the staff couldn’t have been extra all the way down to earth and welcoming. On the finish of the day the secret is combating and these guys are one of the best on the planet at, and you may’t be a p*ssy if you wish to play this recreation lol Thanks @stricklandmma and @eric_xcmma for the hospitality and it’ll be enjoyable to see a few of your guys undergo some BUDS sort exercises ????????????”