The Meme Lord of UFC has struck again. A few weeks ahead of the much-anticipated middleweight clash, Paulo Costa has started the mental warfare against his opponent, Sean Strickland.ย Trash-talking is extremely common for both fighters. However, this time the remarks are quite strong and personal.ย
Sean Strickland recently shared a YouTube video where he was training his wrestling. Paulo Costa saw that video, took to X, and made fun of Stricklandโs wrestling attire.
Hey @SStricklandMMA I learned a lot wrestling ๐คผ techniques on your video thanks! One day I Will have outfit like that to look like a gay wrestler expert ๐ฅ๐ชbut on Mexican flag๐ฒ๐ฝ
Paulo Costa via Xย
Initially, Strickland wasnโt ready to fight Costa due to his pay disputes with the UFC. However, later the fight was finalized. Since then both fighters have not lost a chance to mock each other on social media platforms. โTarzanโ has already claimed that he is planning to destroy the Brazilian at UFC 302.
In his last bout, Costa lost to Robert Whittaker and is desperate to get back to winning days. On the other hand, Strickland is also coming off a loss in his last bout where he lost his middleweight belt. The former champ is eager to get a win and get a kickstart for his next title run.
Sean Strickland shares his brutal method of pushing his teammates during training
After the loss at UFC 297, Sean Strickland is extremely determined for his comeback fight. Ahead of the clash, the fighter has shared visuals from his ongoing training camp. In the video, Strickland and his teammates can be seen pushing their limits and training hard.
While talking about their training method, Strickland revealed how he motivates his teammates. According to the former champ, harsh words work the best for many fighters.
You gotta shame these f*****. You tell a man you got to do a round or you tell a man he’s being a b*****. Big difference.
Sean Strickland via his Youtube channel
Strickland is a big believer in utilizing sparring in his training camps. The fighter has done most of his big fights including his title bout against Israel Adesanya. Talking about title fights, that must be the biggest priority for Strickland in the near future.ย
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