Sean Strickland praises Joshua Van's performance after UFC 328

Sean Strickland publicly expressed respect for Joshua Van following their fights at UFC 328. Strickland told Van that he watched his bout and told his coach he wanted to fight the same way. He acknowledged Van as a tougher competitor than himself. Both fighters delivered strong performances at the event, with Strickland praising Van's approach and execution. The exchange demonstrated mutual respect between the middleweights despite their different fighting styles.