Strickland shows respect to Van after their UFC 328 bout

Sean Strickland expressed respect for Joshua Van following their fight at UFC 328. Strickland told Van that he watched Van's previous fight and told his coach that was how he wanted to fight. He acknowledged Van as tougher than himself, 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 exchange highlights the mutual respect between the competitors despite the intensity of their contest.