Sean Strickland was in Bryce Mitchell’s corner when he took on Mikey Musumeci at UFC BJJ 11, and Strickland’s advice for Mitchell during the bout was comedic gold. <\/p>\n
When former UFC<\/a> Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland<\/a> agrees to stand in your corner, you already know technical grappling advice is probably taking a backseat to unhinged entertainment. That exact scenario unfolded at the latest UFC BJJ event<\/a>, where featherweight contender Bryce Mitchell called upon Strickland to coach him against grappling superstar Mikey Musumeci.<\/p>\n As expected, Strickland\u2019s commentary<\/a> from the sidelines delivered absolute comedy gold, leaving fans and even the opponent in stitches.<\/p>\n Facing off against a multi-time IBJJF world champion in Musumeci, Mitchell was already facing a massive technical uphill battle on the mats. Having Strickland shouting<\/a> instructions from the sidelines turned an intense submission match into a viral comedy routine.<\/p>\n Captured on official corner audio, Strickland\u2019s tactical advice consisted less of guard passes and more of pure, unfiltered frustration with the sport itself.<\/p>\n “He\u2019s gonna go for a choke or an armbar! Or a kimura or some sh*t. Some gay jiu jitsu thing,” Strickland shouted as Musumeci hunted for submissions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n