Strickland praises Van's performance after UFC 328 win

Sean Strickland expressed respect for Joshua Van following his victory at UFC 328. Strickland told Van that he watched his fight and told his coach he wanted to fight the same way. He acknowledged Van as a tougher competitor, saying "You're a much tougher beast than me, buddy." The post notes that both fighters performed at a high level during the event. This represents a moment of sportsmanship between the two middleweights after their respective performances.