Sean Strickland’s coach responds to Dricus Du Plessis’ defeat at UFC 297 saying they had to prevail in the battle of optics. What did Strickland’s coach wish to achieve by making such a comment? What were the reactions to this by Strickland’s fanbase? Continue reading to find out!
In the main event on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Strickland lost his middleweight title to Dricus Du Plessis via a narrow split decision.
Head coach Nicksick of Strickland responded to Du Plessis’ victory in a sophisticated manner. At first, he believes that his warrior prevailed, but he intends to reconsider later.
Strickland’s head coach expressed congratulations to @dricusduplessis and his team, acknowledging them as a classy opposing fighter with the skills to support it. He conveyed happiness for Dricus Duplessis, his team, and their country, recognizing their pride.
He also reflected on the close nature of the fight, stating that in close fights, winning the optics battle is crucial. Nicksick mentioned that he believed they won rounds 1, 2, and 5, but emphasized the significance of the judges’ perspective. He also expressed the intention to watch the fight again to identify areas for improvement. He conveyed appreciation to everyone who supported them and ended the message with a positive outlook, looking forward to the next challenge with the hashtag #TTD.
Strickland believed he had won the fight as well. He gestured to a supposed unintentional head collision that he said broke him open and affected his vision. Despite everything, he persevered and won Round 5 according to the scores of all three judges. Du Plessis was unable to recall a head clash during his post-fight news conference, and no clear head clash was shown on any TV footage.
Du Plessis responded to Nicksick by expressing gratitude for his praise. He conveyed his appreciation, thanking Strickland’s head coach for the kind words. Also stated that he and his team are incredible, and it was an honor to battle the best in the business. He ended with a note saying “Thank you for the war and the true warrior-like respect before and after the war.”
What are your thoughts on such a comment passed by the head coach of Strickland? Do you agree with him or not? Let us know about your views in the comment section!
