Sean Strickland, the UFC middleweight champion, believes a fight between him and Johnny Eblen is inevitable.
What happened?
Strickland upset Khamzat Chimaev to become a two-time 185-pound champion at UFC 328 in May.
Why it matters for Sean Strickland
He continuously touts one of his main training partners at Xtreme Couture, Eblen, as one of the best fighters in the world.
Eblen is currently a PFL fighter and will look to reclaim his belt after suffering a come-from-behind submission loss to Costello van Steenis at PFL Africa 1 last July.
What comes next?
Strickland said on his Instagram story, "This guy is going to win the belt, he's going to the UFC, he's going to get one fight, and then we're going to fight for the belt."
Eblen was slated to face van Steenis in the main event of PFL Austin on July 18 at Moody Center in Austin, Texas, but he'll instead meet Impa Kasanganay for the interim title after van Steenis withdrew due to an injury.
Strickland has a record of 31-7 MMA, 18-7 UFC, and Eblen has a record of 17-1.
Eblen responded, "It's going to be fun."
The potential matchup between Strickland and Eblen is highly anticipated, with both fighters being considered among the best in the world.
Strickland's prediction of a future title matchup with Eblen has sparked interest in the UFC community, with many fans eagerly awaiting the potential fight.
The UFC middleweight champion's confidence in Eblen's abilities is a testament to the high level of skill and competition in the sport.
As the UFC continues to feature exciting matchups and talented fighters, the potential fight between Strickland and Eblen is sure to be a highly anticipated event.
The exact date of the potential matchup has not been announced, but fans can expect a thrilling fight when it happens.
Strickland's training partner, Eblen, is looking to reclaim his belt and make a statement in the PFL.
With Strickland's prediction and Eblen's determination, the stage is set for an exciting and highly competitive fight in the future.
The UFC middleweight champion's comments have added fuel to the fire, and fans are eagerly awaiting the potential matchup.
As the days go by, the anticipation for the potential fight between Strickland and Eblen will only continue to grow.
The UFC community is buzzing with excitement, and the potential matchup is sure to be a major talking point in the world of MMA.
The exact details of the potential fight have not been announced, but one thing is certain - it will be a highly anticipated and exciting event.
Strickland's confidence in Eblen's abilities and his prediction of a future title matchup have set the stage for a thrilling fight.
The world of MMA is eagerly awaiting the potential matchup between Strickland and Eblen, and it's sure to be an exciting event.
The stage is set for a highly competitive and thrilling fight, and fans can't wait to see what happens.
The potential matchup between Strickland and Eblen is a highly anticipated event, and the UFC community is buzzing with excitement.
As the potential fight approaches, the anticipation will only continue to grow, and fans will be eagerly awaiting the outcome.
The exact date of the potential matchup has not been announced, but fans can expect a thrilling fight when it happens.