MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom goes in depth to break down the biggest fights in the UFC. Today, he takes a closer look at the UFC 302 co-main event between former middleweight champion Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa . Sean Strickland UFC 302 preview SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 08: Sean Strickland of United States poses during the ceremonial weigh in for UFC 293 at Qudos Bank Arena on September 08, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images) Staple info: Height: 6’1″ Age: 33 Weight: 185 lbs. Reach: 76″ Last fight: Decision loss to Dricus Du Plessis (Jan. 20, 2024) Camp: Xtreme Couture MMA (Las Vegas, NV) Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing Risk management: Good Supplemental info: + Former UFC middleweight champion + King of the Cage middleweight title + Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt + 11 KO victories + 4 submission wins + 9 first-round finishes + 22-3 in the middleweight division + Consistent pace and pressure + Long and accurate jab ^ Coming forward or off the backfoot + Solid inside of the clinch ^ Strikes well off the breaks + Underrated wrestling ability ^ Defensively and offensively + Good transitional grappler ^ From top or bottom Paulo Costa UFC 302 preview Paulo Costa UFC 298 ceremonial weigh-ins Staple info: Height: 6’1″ Age: 33 Weight: 185 lbs.
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