Sean Strickland praises Joshua Van after UFC 328 performance

Sean Strickland expressed respect for Joshua Van following their fights at UFC 328. Strickland told Van that he watched Van's fight and told his coach that's how he wanted to conduct his own bout. Strickland acknowledged Van as a tougher competitor than himself. The post notes that both fighters performed at a high level on the night. This represents a rare show of respect from the typically brash Strickland.