Sean Strickland expresses respect for Joshua Van after UFC 328 win

Following his victory at UFC 328, Sean Strickland publicly acknowledged Joshua Van's performance in his fight. Strickland stated he watched Van's bout and told his coach that was the type of fight he wanted to have himself. In his message to Van, Strickland called the fighter "a much tougher beast" than himself. The exchange highlights mutual respect between the two competitors following their respective performances at the event.