SEAN STRICKLAND has revealed the horror war wounds he suffered in his win over Khamzat Chimaev.
The controversial fan favourite became a two-time middleweight champion early this morning with a stunning upset victory over the Russian at UFC 328.
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Sean Strickland went to war with Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of UFC 328 Credit: PA
Strickland became a two-time middleweight champion with a split decision victory Credit: Getty
Strickland, 35, edged a hard-fought five-round war via split decision to hand Chimaev his first-ever loss.
The New Jersey joust proved to be a bloody affair, with both men having their faces busted open.
Strickland had more damage on his face by the end of the fight, with his nose looking incredibly worse for wear.
And he took to his Instagram story to reveal the damage to his schnozz and a nasty shiner under his left eye.
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Sean Strickland’s nose was a bloody mess after the fight Credit: GETTY
Strickland took to Instagram to show off his horror facial injuries hours after the fight Credit: INSTAGRAM@STRICKLANDMMA
Across the post-fight selfie, he wrote: “Best job in the world.”
Strickland’s nose looked like it had been broken by a brutal shot by Chimaev.
In his post-fight interview, he said: ““He may have broke my nose. I want to tell you guys, my fans, I f***ing love you guys.
“I would not be where I am today without you guys.
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”My Christian fans, Muslim fans, white fans, Black fans, brown fans. I f***ing love you.”
Strickland defeated Chimaev with ONE SHOULDER as he tore.
In the post-fight press conference, he said: “Funny story — on Tuesday, I’m sparring Johnny [Eblen], that motherf***er, PFL champ.
“I’m at Plinio Cruz’s gym. He shoots on me, and I hit his brick-ass wall, and I separate my shoulder.
“So I had a grade-one AC joint separation on Tuesday. I remember lying in bed on Tuesday night, and I can’t lie on my right side.
“I’m like, ‘You’re such a f***ing idiot. You’re such a f***ing idiot.’”
