Sean Strickland praises Joshua Van post-fight: 'You're a tougher beast than me'

Sean Strickland expressed respect for Joshua Van following UFC 328, stating he watched Van's bout and told his coach that was exactly how he wanted to fight. Strickland complimented Van directly, saying "You're a much tougher beast than me, buddy." The post notes that both fighters delivered excellent performances at the event. This public show of respect came after Van's impressive showing earlier on the card. Strickland's comments highlight the mutual appreciation between fighters who competed on the same night.