Less than two weeks before his upcoming title fight, UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland engaged in a risky firework fight with one of his friends. The controversial fighter, who is set to defend his title against Dricus du Plessis at UFC 297, was captured on video shooting and dodging pyrotechnic projectiles. Strickland jokingly claimed that one of the fireworks hit him in the face.
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Training camp antics
Strickland has been leaving no stone unturned in his preparations for his first title defense. After his stunning upset victory over Israel Adesanya last September, he has been focused on maintaining his edge. However, he has also been finding ways to break up the monotony of training camp. One such way was engaging in a firework fight with one of his pals.
Video goes viral
A video of Strickland and his friend having a firework fight went viral on social media after being uploaded by an MMA content creator. The footage showed Strickland shooting an array of fireworks and firecrackers at his friend while being topless. The clip garnered attention from fight fans, with some criticizing the fighter for being careless.
Strickland's troubled past
Sean Strickland, known for his brash personality, recently opened up about his traumatic childhood. He revealed the abuse he and his mother endured at the hands of his father. Strickland recalled incidents where he feared for his mother's life and even intervened to protect her. He described his father's violent behavior and the lasting impact it had on him.
Despite his troubled past, Strickland has risen to become the middleweight champion in the UFC. As he gears up for his title defense against Dricus du Plessis, fans and critics alike will be watching closely to see if his recent firework antics will have any effect on his performance in the octagon.
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