Strickland praises Vann's toughness after UFC 328 win

Sean Strickland expressed respect for Joshua Vann following their fight at UFC 328. Strickland told his opponent he watched Vann's performance and told his coach that was exactly how he wanted to fight. He acknowledged Vann as a tougher competitor than himself. The post noted both fighters performed at a high level during the event. The exchange highlights the mutual respect between the middleweights despite the competitive nature of their bout.