Sean Strickland Linked to Bypassed UFC 335 Middleweight Title Bout

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was reportedly prepared to compete at UFC 335 on December 12 in Las Vegas. According to reports from MMA Mania, negotiations for a middleweight title fight involving Strickland failed to materialize, ultimately leading the promotion to pivot toward a BMF title bout between Charles Oliveira and Diego Lopes for the event's headliner. While the specific nature of the failed middleweight title negotiations remains undisclosed, sources indicated that Strickland was ready to go before the BMF title fight was finalized as the card's centerpiece. The announcement of the Oliveira vs. Lopes contest confirmed the promotion's shift in direction for the year-end event. Strickland, a perennial top contender in the division, has remained a central figure in the middleweight title picture. His potential involvement on the UFC 335 card would have marked a significant addition to a high-profile pay-per-view schedule. As of now, the promotion has not officially commented on the specific terms or the opponent involved in the discussions that fell through. The status of Strickland’s next Octagon appearance remains to be confirmed by UFC officials.

Source: MMA Mania.