Sean Strickland has issued a statement on the loss and details his nose injury

Sean Strickland gave Doricus du Plessis a full credit for beating him in the UFC 312 rematch.

In his first statement after leaving the octagon after losing a unanimous decision to Duplesis in Sydney on Saturday, Strickland (29-7 MMA, 16-7 UFC) has been crucial for Duplesis The extent of damage to his nose, which is a factor, has been revealed (23-2 MMA, 9-0 UFC) raises his hands.

“Dricus, f*cking Hat is off,” Strickland said in a video on his Instagram account. “Hell of Battle. I broke my nose like six places. Silver lining, my nose is so broken, so it’s easy to reset. It was a new experience.”

When Duplesis received a split decision victory at this first meeting at UFC 297 in January 2024, Strickland felt he was “stolen” and he lost in a positive way. He said he was digesting. He said that part of him has some joy in the adversity of the moment, but he can put things in perspective knowing that others will experience worse difficulties. He said.

“I’m fine. I suck to lose, but we’re all losing in life. I talk to so many people who lose their jobs, girlfriends break up with them, and to this whole self. Just find. I love misery. I love suffering because when you are miserable, when you are feeling pain and suffering, the moment it is gone, it is over, Because there are new days and better days. Life is good.”

Please see the full Strickland statement below.

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