“Bit a hole through my lip trying to stop” - UFC champ Sean Strickland talks breaking down on Theo Von’s podcast in rare emotional outpouring
Sean Strickland appeared as a guest on another popular podcast, but this time with a much different tone.
Strickland announced on X that he had just finished filming a podcast with comedian Theo Von as a part of the next episode of This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von. The episode will be released months after the American became the UFC middleweight champion and appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast.
In the X post, Sean Strickland said the interview was not his "finest moment," as the conversation caused the fighter to break down to tears.
Continuing to write about the interview, Strickland further intrigued fans by claiming he "almost bit a hole" through his lip attempting to hold back emotions.
The champion admitted to calling himself a "b****" and "p****" in his head while talking to Von.
Though the episode has not been released, it is evident that the two ventured into the fighter's personal life. As he has mentioned before, 'Tarzan' was abused by his father growing up and dealt with the unfortunate influence of his racist grandfather.
Strickland's post comes just days removed from his press conference with Dricus du Plessis, where his future opponent attempted to belittle him by talking about his father's actions. The Las Vegas native would trade insults and trash talk with du Plessis on the microphone before physically attacking him one day later at UFC 296.
Von has yet to publicly promote the interview or mention Strickland on social media. The weekly episode is likely to drop soon, as the last post featuring Kat Von D was released on December 12.
Who is Theo Von? Comedian hosts famous podcast featuring Sean Strickland
As one of many celebrities who have become avid MMA fans in recent years, American comedian Theo Von is often seen at live UFC events.
Von has increased his UFC fandom in recent years and his presence within the sport has also grown. He has grown close with Dana White and even had the UFC CEO on his podcast released on November 14.
Von also formerly co-hosted a podcast King and the Sting with former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub. Despite the success of the show, Von stepped away in 2022.