Sean Strickland expressed admiration for Joshua Vann following UFC 328. He told his coach during Vann's fight that he wanted to fight the same way. Strickland acknowledged Vann as tougher than himself, calling him "a tougher beast." The post notes both fighters performed at a high level at the event. This shows mutual respect between the two middleweights despite not directly competing against each other.
UFC 328
Saturday, May 9, 2026





