Sean Strickland has caught the eye of David Goggins.
Though he’s adamant to keep out of the Octagon till given one other Final Combating Championship (UFC) Middleweight title shot, Strickland has stayed busy within the coaching room. Throughout a latest journey to Japan, Strickland throttled Japanese kickboxer, Rukiya Anpo, earlier than coming dwelling to beat up a Navy SEAL in sparring.
The previous UFC champion has since mocked Goggins, a well-liked influencer and former Navy SEAL, and the military department normally. Due to this fact, resulting in a problem from Goggins to Strickland in an try to show a Hell Week isn’t as simple as “Tarzan” believes.
“That is your alternative to indicate the world you could f*ck me up,” Goggins mentioned in a video message (h/t talkSport). “I’ll have digital camera crews on the market. You ensure you convey your f*cking digital camera crew on the market since you’re going to wish to get this on digital camera.
“A 49-year-old, broke down knee, f*cked up physique man is gonna put you thru a camp that you just suppose you possibly can f*ck me up in,” he concluded. “That is your alternative, Strickland. I haven’t forgotten about your video. I hope to see you there additionally.”
Whereas he waits for the upcoming title combat between the champion, Dricus du Plessis, and Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 subsequent month (Sat., Aug. 17, 2024), Strickland could have his plate full after accepting the problem.
“Goggins, I heard you desire a piece,” Strickland responded on Instagram. “Problem accepted.
“Simply so you realize, man, the one factor you beat me at in life is f*cking operating,” he concluded. “However guess what, I don’t need to f*cking run. You run for me.”
Strickland, 33, not too long ago returned to the win column with a break up resolution win in opposition to Paulo Costa at UFC 302 final month (June 29, 2024).
