Strickland tells father-in-law 'I may not be the son-in-law you wanted'

After retaining his UFC middleweight title with a split decision over Khamzat Chimaev, Sean Strickland had a lighthearted moment with his father-in-law backstage. Video footage captured Strickland greeting his wife's father and jokingly telling him, 'I may not be the son-in-law you wanted, but here we are.' The exchange appeared good-natured and reflected Strickland's characteristic humor even in the immediate aftermath of a grueling championship fight. The moment offered a glimpse into Strickland's personal life and family relationships following one of the biggest wins of his career.