Sean Strickland Called 'Domestic Champion' by Shara Magomedov

Sean Strickland was labeled a 'domestic champion' by Shara Magomedov after his decision win over Michel Pereira at UFC Baku.

What happened?

Magomedov made these comments to Red Corner MMA, stating that Strickland refuses to leave his home country.

Strickland has said he will not fight outside America while holding the belt.

This stance creates a roadblock for potential matchups, including one with Magomedov.

Magomedov cannot compete in the United States due to being blind in one eye.

Strickland has fought in Australia, Brazil, and Canada, but has drawn a line at further international commitments.

Magomedov suggested Strickland would demand extra security if he agreed to compete in Abu Dhabi.

Strickland trained with Pereira at Xtreme Couture, throwing spinning strikes in an apparent imitation of Magomedov's style.

Magomedov improved to 6-1 in the UFC with a unanimous 29-28 decision over Pereira.

Neither fighter held a spot in the official top 15 entering the bout.

Magomedov remains unranked at middleweight, leaving him outside title contention for now.

Strickland's decision to not fight abroad has sparked debate about his status as a champion.

And his willingness to fight internationally will be closely watched by fans and critics alike.

But for now, Strickland remains the middleweight champion, with a decision win over Pereira at UFC Baku.

So the question remains, will Strickland defend his title abroad, or will he continue to fight only in America?