Filed under: News UFC Latest News Sean Strickland was prepared for UFC debut, started training at 13 years old By MMA Fighting Newswire Mar 16, 2014, 2:03am EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter DALLAS -- Sean Strickland discusses taking his UFC 171 bout against Bubba McDaniel on short notice, training at a young age, when he wants to fight again, getting the opportunity to speak to Joe Rogan, and more. In This Stream UFC 171 videos Tyron Woodley vs. Carlos Condit fight highlights Strickland started training at 13 years old Trevino lost grandmother during training camp View all 29 stories Get the latest gear UFC 293 Event T-Shirt UFC 293 Matchup Tee UFC 293 Sydney City Tee Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts Tee Sean Strickland Crest Tee Israel Adesanya Authentic Walkout Jersey Israel Adesanya Authentic Walkout Hoodie Tai Tuivasa Shoey T-Shirt More From MMA Fighting John Fury reacts to Francis Ngannou’s ‘embarrassing’ open workout: ‘I hope that’s a joke’ Showtime’s Stephen Espinoza returns fire at UFC; Dana White blasts ‘scumbag’ for latest remark Alex Pereira not surprised Sean Strickland upset Israel Adesanya, answers middleweight future Dana White defends Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson, but expects Ferguson to retire with loss Mark Hunt (again) loses in court to UFC; White responds Morning Report: Daniel Cormier believes Tony Ferguson could have ‘one more night in him’ against Paddy Pimblett