UFC News: Sean Strickland Baffled by Robert Whittaker Title Talks

Sean Strickland doesn't think Robert Whittaker is deserving of a UFC title shot... at least, not before him.

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Whittaker & Strickland Hunting to Reclaim Title

Nobody's campaigning for the chance to compete for gold more than Strickland, who lost the UFC Middleweight Championship to Dricus Du Plessis in a controversial split decision at UFC 297 in January. Since then the American has continued to make his case for a title shot, successfully defending his #1 contendership against Paulo Costa by decision at UFC 302.

But, there is another fighter in the title conversation at 185lbs, and that's former champ Robert Whittaker. "The Reaper" is riding a two-fight win streak, bouncing back from a TKO loss to current champ Dricus Du Plessis.

Whittaker was supposed to meet Khamzat Chimaev in a title eliminator bout last month but Chimaev withdrew, leaving Whittaker to KO replacement Ikram Aliskerov - keeping his title dreams alive as the next middleweight title fight approaches with Du Plessis fighting Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 in August.

UFC News: Sean Strickland Baffled by Robert Whittaker Title Talks - ‘You’re 0-3' — Robert Whittaker fighting Paulo Costa at UFC 298. | Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Strickland: Whittaker Getting Title Shot First Would Be 'F****** Wild'

We already know Strickland's not keen on fighting again before then, wanting to wait for the winner of DDP vs. Adesanya. However, Strickland can't shake the feeling that the lower-ranked Whittaker could possibly get a title shot before him.

"The thought that whittaker gets a title shot before me is f****** wild," Strickland wrote on Tuesday. "Bro you're 0-3...... With a stoppage [loss to DDP and Adesanya] lol. I beat both those c**** lol..... Do rankings matter?! Do the right thing UFC.."

The thought that whittaker gets a title shot before me is fucking wild..

Bro you're 0-3...... With a stoppage lol

I beat both those cunts lol.....

Do rankings matter?! Do the right thing UFC..
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) July 9, 2024

Strickland Down To Fight Whittaker... Just Not Now

While Strickland has made it clear that he's not willing to fight Whittaker in a title eliminator bout, "Tarzan" names the one instance where he could see himself getting into the Octagon with Whittaker.

"He can get it after I win my belt back," Strickland responded to a fan, wanting the former champs to fight each other next.

He can get it after I win my belt back
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) July 9, 2024

Sean Strickland became the UFC Middleweight Champion less than a year ago, defeating two-time champ Israel Adesanya in the main event of UFC 293 - all on short notice.

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