What do Jake Paul, Sneako, and Bryce Hall have in common apart from being social media influencers? They have all recently become targets of former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. On Friday, Strickland didn’t hold back against Sneako during a sparring session that resembled more of an unofficial fight. Later that day, Strickland engaged in a war of words with Paul, even making quasi-death threats. Now, Hall finds himself in the crosshairs of Strickland’s violent fantasies after the YouTube and TikTok star issued a challenge for a sparring match.
“It’s messed up,” Hall recently expressed to Inside Fighting when asked about Strickland’s beatdown of Sneako. “I would love to spar with Sean Strickland. … I believe he is belittling influencers who are trying to enter the world of fighting. When you’re an experienced fighter, especially a former champion, you should never spar with someone who has little-to-no boxing experience and try to knock them out. Dana, set me up with Sean Strickland. I want to spar. I guarantee I would hit Sean Strickland hard. … He would hit me too, but I can hit back.”
To see the complete story of the Strickland vs. Hall saga, check out the tweets below.
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Sean CTE Strickland is upset that I haven’t sparred with him in boxing yet. Honestly, yes, you would harm me if we were doing MMA (which we’re not), but if we only use our hands, there’s nothing impressive about you. I’m all in.
If I defeat you in a spar, you have to do a TikTok dance.
The same offer stands… come to Vegas. I’ll provide a location… you and me… let’s go… we can bring a GoPro… these influencers are disgusting.
And just to make it clear, we’re not going to spar… I’m going to take a piece of you… Forest won’t be there. This isn’t friendly, I’m going to hurt you… send me the location. It’s that simple… done deal… with or without gloves… I don’t care.
Can I eliminate @BryceHall in Texas? A situation of mutual combat and defending oneself in the state….. There you have it @jakepaul….. also, can you bring the million or more… You won’t require it anymore lmao… damn I wish…. pic.twitter.com/1zmvY2Z8kB
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) February 12, 2024
I simply desired to spar… but it appears we’ll be engaging in a duel reminiscent of the 1800s, leading to death. Pistols aligned side by side, and we shall witness who emerges victorious. https://t.co/Z80qWKHtnc pic.twitter.com/1ahvAhXTti
— Bryce Hall (@BryceHall) February 12, 2024
I solemnly swear that I will purchase a plane ticket to Texas this week.
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) February 12, 2024
Hall, aged 24, holds a 1-0 record in professional bareknuckle boxing and an 0-1 record in conventional professional boxing. He is presently bound by a contract with BKFC, although the exclusivity of the agreement is uncertain.
Strickland, aged 32, does not presently have a fight scheduled as he is less than one month removed from a UFC 297 title defeat to Dricus Du Plessis.
According to the Source mmajunkie.usatoday.com