Jack Slack Podcast 247 - Sean Strickland, King of the Apex Annexes Texas
Feb 22, 2026
A deep breakdown of Strickland's surprise body-knee finish and the teep and range control that set it up. Discussion of why back-foot fighters like Pereira fare better against him and how timing creates openings for the right hand. Critique of Hernandez's limited takedown strategy and ideas for forcing clinches. Notes on standout performances, safety controversies, and rising talents to watch.
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Strickland's Teep Makes Him A Consistent Body Hitter
- Sean Strickland uses the teep frequently to consistently attack the body rather than heavy strikes to wear opponents down.
- By poking the body and wedging against the fence he folds incoming fighters and creates predictable counters with his jab and right hand.
How Backfoot Fighters Neutralize Strickland
- Fighters who beat Strickland decisively (Pereira, Duplessis) fought off the back foot to draw him forward and exploit his telegraphed right hand.
- Circling back, leg kicks and body jabs forced Strickland to step and become predictable for big counters.
Strickland's Right Hand Is Mechanically Vulnerable
- Strickland's right-hand mechanics are awkward and low-power, often stepping his left foot out and swinging the arm straight.
- Opponents can exploit that by timing stepping right hooks or stepping rights when he throws out of position.