Matt Brown on Sean Strickland: "He Speaks in Low Blows, Can't Complain When Opponents Respond 'a Little Bit Lower'"

Sean Strickland, known for pushing boundaries with trash talk, escalated tensions by threatening to stab middleweight contender Dricus du Plessis ahead of UFC 297, following du Plessis referencing Strickland's traumatic childhood. Despite a scuffle at UFC 296, the fighters seem to have settled their differences, with du Plessis choosing not to exploit Strickland's past further. Strickland, however, faced criticism for accusing du Plessis of crossing a line when he himself has made controversial remarks about other fighters.

UFC welterweight Matt Brown attributes Strickland's predicament to his own actions, emphasizing that pushing boundaries invites reciprocation. Brown acknowledges the entertainment aspect of trash talk but questions its necessity when fighters lack a personal connection. He finds it particularly perplexing in cases like Strickland and du Plessis, where no prior relationship exists. Brown suggests that such low blows diminish the entertainment value and urges for more tasteful communication among professional athletes.

Brown reflects on the evolution of trash talk in combat sports, noting Conor McGregor's influence and the subsequent race to the bottom for more extreme remarks. He observes a decline in creativity and effectiveness in recent attempts to emulate McGregor's approach.

Regarding his own mindset, Brown asserts that he remains focused on performing well in the fight, regardless of opponents' verbal jabs. While understanding the attempt to get into an opponent's head, he advocates for a more tasteful approach, especially among high-level professional athletes, emphasizing that true skill negates the need for cutting low in verbal exchanges. ufcufc 297hesgoalsean stricklandufc tonightmisfits boxingdricus du plessisstreameastufc resultsarnold allenufc 297 uk timemovsar evloevstrickland vs du plessisufc 298raquel penningtonmayra bueno silvastricklandmike malottchris curtismax hollowayneil magnysean strickland vs dricuspolyana vianaufc 297 carddu plessis