Sean Strickland, the current UFC middleweight champion, joins Theo and discusses breakdowns in society, dating male UFC fighters, his ongoing beef with Dricus Du Plesis, and his turbulent upbringing.

Comedian Theo Von and UFC champion Sean Strickland have a raw and emotional dialogue about vulnerability and their personal experiences, including Sean's abusive father and loss of faith. The importance of vulnerability among men and supporting friends in their moments of openness is highlighted. This podcast is a must-watch for anyone who believes in the power of sharing and listening for healing and connection.

Bert, known for his entertaining family content, joins fighters Sean Strickland and David Goggins, creating a lively discussion. They dive into the absurdities of Tom's online algorithm and Bert's fascination with middle-class wives making dinner. The crew debates the exciting upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics, highlighting quirky sports and notable athletes like Sha'Carri Richardson. They also engage in witty banter about Strickland and Goggins’ public feud. With humor and charm, they reflect on sports and personal stories, keeping the conversation light and entertaining.

Dricus du Plessis is the brand new UFC middleweight champion after defeating Sean Strickland via split decision in a fascinating 25-minute battle in the main event of UFC 297. The bout has led to a lot of questions about the future of the division, if du Plessis will share the octagon with rival Israel Adesanya next, and where Strickland goes after his title reign came to an end.On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the fallout of Saturday's pay-per-view headliner, if we should expect du Plessis vs. Adesanya at UFC 300, and what could be next for Strickland with his star power continuously rising. Additionally, they'll discuss Raquel Pennington's title win in the co-main event, the overall grade for UFC 297, Kayla Harrison signing with the UFC to face Holly Holm at UFC 300, where the excitement levels are now that more fights have been announced for the April event, and more.Host Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew and José Youngs.  Follow Mike Heck: @MikeHeck_JR Follow Jed Meshew: @JedKMeshew Follow Josè Youngs: @JoseYoungs Subscribe to MMA FightingCheck out our full video catalogLike MMA Fighting on FacebookFollow on TwitterRead More: http://www.mmafighting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UFC fighter Sean Strickland's brawl at UFC 296 and the New Wave's love for censorship. The speaker shares their strange encounter with Strickland at the event and discusses his behavior. They also talk about controversial drug use, a bizarre karate event in Las Vegas, the discomfort of cowboy hats, American healthcare, and the challenges of taking photos with fans. The podcast ends with a discussion on Bali adventures and ketamine use.