With UFC 302 fast approaching, Michael Bisping has weighed in on the upcoming bout between Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa. The former UFC middleweight champion believed that Strickland could upset Costa in their co-main event clash.
Bisping, a former middleweight titleholder, shared his insights as Strickland begins his journey back to title contention on Saturday night. Let’s examine Bisping’s thoughts on this exciting matchup.
Michael Bisping Favors Sean Strickland to Upset Paulo Costa
In the upcoming matchup in Newark, New Jersey, between Strickland and Costa, the victor is anticipated to emerge as one of the division’s leading contenders. Having recently shared his prediction, Michael Bisping foresees Strickland reclaiming victory via decision. He said, “so my prediction for this one Sean Strickland gets back to wining ways via decision he doesn’t knockout Paulo Costa he doesn’t stop him he doesn’t submits him but he beats him”
In Saturday’s UFC 302 co-main event, the stage is set for an electrifying clash as the former UFC middleweight champion, Strickland, with a record of 15 wins and 6 losses in the UFC, squares off against Costa, who boasts 6 wins and 3 losses in the organization.
Coming off a narrow split decision defeat, Strickland is determined to bounce back with a strong performance. Meanwhile, Costa, renowned for his striking prowess, has intensified his training regimen by incorporating Olympic boxers. Fans eagerly anticipate the showdown, intrigued to see if Costa’s strategic adjustments will impact Strickland’s performance inside the octagon.