Former UFC champion Sean Strickland recently sparred with former K-1 Kickboxing Champion and current RIZIN fighter Rukiya Anpo in Tokyo, Japan. The sparring session, which lasted five rounds, took place yesterday and showcased Strickland's skills against the lighter Anpo, who is 40 pounds lighter than Strickland. Following the session, Strickland invited Anpo to train in Las Vegas via Instagram, praising him as a 'savage' and commending the quality of their rounds together.
π―π΅π₯ Sean Strickland spars former K-1 champion Rukiya Anpo who is 40-pound-lighter than Sean Strickland. This took place during the former UFC champion's visit to Tokyo last week. https://t.co/s2ov5ZDMV3
Sean Strickland teeing off on former kickboxing champion in sparring π³ https://t.co/zsi7JHNNeZ
Sean Strickland sparring with former K-1 Kickboxing Champion, Rukiya Anpo, in Japan #UFC #MMA https://t.co/jOW8Mp9Q4d
Sean Strickland and former K-1 kickboxing world champion Rukiya Anpo did a five-round sparring session in Tokyo, Japan yesterday. πͺ https://t.co/7x8qY6QGqB
Former UFC champion Sean Strickland and former K-1 champion Rukiya Anpo after their five-round sparring session this evening in Tokyo, Japan. https://t.co/rzgGVEvKZl
Sean Strickland sparring with former K-1 Kickboxing Champion & current RIZIN fighter, Rukiya Anpo! Strickland also invited Anpo to come train in Las Vegas via instagram. βYouβre a savage! Great rounds. Come to Vegas πββ - @SStricklandMMA (via @anpo_rukiya) https://t.co/hg4HhhVJZV