'Your media are such weak human beings': Dana White explodes on Australian media after he's dubbed an 'enabler of hatred'



UFC President Dana White called Australian media the worst he's ever seen after an outlet claimed that he is a perpetrator of hatred and appalling views.

An article in the Sydney Morning Herald referred to White as a "domestic violence perpetrator" and stated that he could be called an enabler of hatred and vilification due to employing fighters who "express appalling views on women, gays, and violence."

Author Bevan Shields, who has seemingly deleted his X page over the ordeal, also referred to UFC 312 as a "circus" and questioned whether or not mixed martial arts is even a sport.

White was asked about the article at the UFC 312 post-fight press conference, where he revealed that he thought the article was "hilarious."

"Listen, for a place that is so tough and the people — everything on land and the water can kill you. You have the biggest p***ies I've ever seen in the media in my life. I saw a story where a guy was like, 'I saw Dana do a podcast with the premier, and it physically made me sick.' Holy f**king s**t!" White said, aghast.

White was citing the article's headline and a part of the story in which Shields described becoming physically sick over hearing White on a podcast with New South Wales Premier Chris Minns, who governs the region where the UFC event was held.

'I thought we had weak, weak media. You guys win, hands down.'

A reporter also asked White if he received any guidance or complaints from the Australian government about fighter Sean Strickland, who is famous for his anti-government rants that include a plethora of uncensored jokes and commentary.

"Does anyone in the government at all go, 'Please, not Strickland?'" the Australian asked.

White replied while laughing, "Are you kidding me? I do that!"

He continued, "It is what it is. You know my stance on this. We're gonna take guys that, and girls that, say a lot of things and do a lot of things. I'm a big believer in free speech. It probably seems worse when you come here because your media are such weak human beings. I thought we had weak, weak media. You guys win, hands down."

Writer Shields took particular issue with Strickland's recent rants while in Australia, as well as complaints he made about law enforcement in Sydney regarding the city's "red light, speed, phone, and seatbelt cameras."

The writer argued that Strickland is not a good role model because he joked, "How do you get a b***job while you drive? Do you get a ticket for that? Is there that kind of camera?"

Strickland added, "It’s real f**king communist here."

While the writer seemingly did not grasp the true essence of the First Amendment or that Strickland's jokes are actually pertaining to government tyranny (or both), this did not stop the UFC boss from referring to Shields as the biggest wimp on the planet.

"We were actually laughing about it," White said, referring to his reaction with the premier over the article.

"We were reading the story in the back and cracking up at that guy. That guy's gotta be the biggest wimp on planet Earth."

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Klan meetings, 3D-printed guns, and steroids: Sean Strickland tears through UFC media day in Australia



Former UFC champion Sean Strickland touched on every controversial topic possible ahead of his fight in Sydney, Australia.

Speaking to media members before UFC 312, Strickland produced a highlight package of some of his best quips, comments, and bleep-able moments as he prepared to fight Dricus du Plessis for the middleweight title for a second time.

Strickland started by discussing a recent rant by fellow UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell, who made headlines after discussing Adolf Hitler on his podcast. Mitchell described the historical figure as a "good guy" but also not "the best dude ever."

After a reporter commented on his moustache, Strickland responded, "I know I look like I should be going to a [Ku Klux] Klan meeting with Bryce Mitchell, but I don't share the same values."

While Strickland did say he was annoyed by Mitchell's subsequent apology, he didn't think the fighter was a bad person but that he had been "radicalized" online.

"If you're gonna be a piece of s**t, dude, you got to just double down and be a piece of s**t. ... I don't think Bryce is a Nazi; I think Bryce a f**king idiot from Arkansas who's not educated."

'Corporations murder people every day.'

Strickland also touched on guns and gun control while in Australia, telling reporters, "You had one mass shooting and you gave up all your f**king guns. That was kind of pathetic, [but] I'm not going to blame you."

The Anaheim native then remarked on the "lack of freedom" in Australia and mocked the room for having "hate speech" codified in law despite being in a "modern country."

Strickland compared Australia to the United States and said it is controlled by large corporations who use "brainwashing tactics."

"Corporations murder people every day," Strickland said, referring to Luigi Mangione, the man accused of assassinating the CEO of a health insurance company.

The middleweight then explained that while he believes "murder is wrong in some regards," the shooting of the CEO sparked a worldwide conversation.

"All you need is a 3D printer and a suppressor and you could change the f**king world," he added.

In addition to telling reporters he would send his "retard" opponent back to preschool on the "short bus," Strickland said he's definitely improved since their last fight, citing that he trains with the best fighters in the world.

"I did a lot of running, a lot of cardio, I lift a lot of weights," the fighter joked. He then declared that if he hasn't improved, he needs to "take more f**king steroids."

The 33-year-old also made fun of several reporters and asked one if he had a "liberal arts degree" in hopes of trying to "change the world" by marching against Israel. He also cited an exchange with a Canadian journalist in early 2024, whom he referred to as "that one f**king communist reporter."

Strickland and the reporter argued in Toronto about transgenderism and the state of the Canada, with the fighter calling him a "coward" and a "weak man."

"You know how much s**t I got from that? When I made fun of transformers?" Strickland recalled.

Two titles will be on the line for UFC 312 in New South Wales, Australia. Du Plessis and Strickland will fight for the 185-pound belt, while Zhang Weili and Tatiana Suarez will fight for the women's 115-pound title. The event airs Saturday night at 10 p.m. Eastern Time on pay-per-view.

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Dana White condemns Hitler rant from UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell but stands firm on free-speech beliefs



UFC President Dana White strongly condemned fighter Bryce Mitchell's remarks about Adolf Hitler on his podcast.

Mitchell was talking about X owner Elon Musk being accused of making a Roman salute during a political rally but then transitioned into how he thought Hitler was likely a "good guy" before he got into politics.

"I honestly think that Hitler was a good guy based upon my own research. Not my 'public education indoctrination.' I really do think before Hitler got on meth he was a guy to go fishing with," Mitchell told his co-host.

On his podcast "ArkanSanity," Mitchell then stated the Nazis were attempting to prevent gender ideologies from permeating throughout their culture.

"[He] fought for his country, he wanted to purify it by kicking the greedy Jews out that were destroying his country and turning them all into gays. They were gaying out the kids, they were queering out the women, they were queering out the dudes."

Mitchell said Hitler's use of methamphetamines and attempted invasion of Russia were his true condemnable moments. He also stated he didn't think Hitler was "the best dude ever" or was "the most trustworthy dude."

"He ain't perfect; I'm not a Nazi, I'm not a Nazi, I don't love Nazis, I don't want Nazis to win the war, I'm just saying [Germans] were in a bad spot," Mitchell added.

'... literally one of the dumbest human beings.'

Unsurprisingly, UFC president Dana White was not pleased to hear about Mitchell's remarks.

During a press conference for Power Slap, White condemned Mitchell's position, saying he and the UFC were "disgusted."

"That's the problem with the internet and social media. You provide a platform for a lot of dumb, ignorant people," White said.

The fight promoter was soon asked by a reporter if Mitchell would be punished by the UFC, but White stood firm on his free-speech principles.

"That's what everybody wants to hear about: punishments. Free speech. I don't have to love it. You don't have to love it. You know?"

However, White's free-speech stance didn't get in the way of what was a strong, and rather hilarious, string of condemnations against Mitchell.

"I mean, what do you want me to say about it? You know how where I am with free speech. We're disgusted by it. I think he's probably one of the dumbest ... literally one of the dumbest human beings," White went on.

The UFC president then recalled Mitchell's 2024 social media post about accidentally puncturing his scrotum with a power drill.

— (@)

"I could probably go on for 10 minutes talking about how dumb Bryce Mitchell is. But guess what: Bryce Mitchell has a podcast," White joked.

He added, "Dumb people — people who are really stupid and really ignorant — can have a voice. We don't have to agree with it. We don't have to like it. I'm giving you mine and the UFC's position on what he had to say."

White referred to UFC middleweight Sean Strickland as another fighter he kept on the roster despite some inflammatory comments.

At the same time, Strickland had also shared his own thoughts about Mitchell on his X page. Along with several other political statements, Strickland said Mitchell had been spending too much time online.

"Bryce is a product of being on the internet too much. Nothing more Nothing less."

— (@)

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Sean Strickland accepts challenge to complete Navy SEAL 'Hell Week' training against former SEAL David Goggins



UFC contender and fan favorite Sean Strickland accepted a challenge to complete Navy SEAL training against former SEAL and fitness personality David Goggins.

In March 2024, Strickland received praise as well as backlash for saying he didn't think there was one Navy SEAL "who could survive a week [of] training" with him, as opposed to the other way around.

"I'm kind of sick of seeing it 'cause, like, you guys think you're bada**," Strickland said. "Come train with me for a week, I'll show you what's up. I'll f**king break you," he added.

The middleweight followed that by beating up a former SEAL (who is also a fighter) in a brutal sparring session months later.

'The only thing you beat me at in life is f***ing running.'

Enter Goggins: a former SEAL himself who is known for withstanding extreme duress during his fitness regimen, along with being an over-the-top motivational speaker. Goggins also competes in triathlons and ultramarathons (42.195 KM).

Goggins posted a video on TikTok challenging Strickland to a very public fitness challenge.

"This is your opportunity to show the world that you can f*** me up," Goggins said in the video. "I will have camera crews out there. You make sure you bring your f***ing camera crew out there because you're going to want to get this on camera," he added, per TalkSport.

"A 49-year-old, broke-down knee, f***ed-up body guy is gonna put you through a camp that you think you can f*** me up in," the fitness guru went on.

"This is your opportunity, Strickland."

Particularly, Strickland is to complete "Hell Week," which refers to the fourth week of the United States Navy SEAL selection and training program.

According to NavySeals.com, "Hell Week" consists of running over 200 miles with 20 hours of physical training per day. Candidates also sleep for approximately four total hours over a span of five and a half days.

"Hell Week is the ultimate test of a man’s will and the class's teamwork," the site read.

Strickland posted a video on Instagram accepting the challenge and poking fun at some of Goggins' viral videos.

"Goggins, I heard you want a piece," Strickland said. "Challenge accepted."

"Just so you know, man, the only thing you beat me at in life is f***ing running. But guess what, I don't have to f***ing run," he added.

Strickland can expect some other extreme training for SEAL qualifications, according to Navy.com. Under the qualifications and requirements section, the Navy declares that SEAL candidates must be able to complete the following, in succession:

  • Swim 500 yards
  • Perform at least 50 push-ups in two minutes
  • Perform at least 50 curl-ups in two minutes
  • Perform at least 10 pull-ups in two minutes
  • Run 1.5 miles
Strickland noted on his posted that while he admits Goggins could beat him "in a jog," he was willing to accept the challenge simply to occupy his time while he's waiting for a chance to fight for the UFC middleweight championship.

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'You know you're gonna quit': UFC's Sean Strickland brutally beats former Navy SEAL in insane sparring session



UFC contender and former champion Sean Strickland viciously beat up a former Navy SEAL in a video that upset viewers and fans.

Strickland, fresh off a solid victory over fellow contender Paulo Costa at UFC 302, accepted the chance to spar with a Navy SEAL for five rounds in a caged sparring session.

The former SEAL's name is Mitch Aguiar, who actually has MMA experience. Aguiar had 12 amateur bouts between 2013-2017 before turning pro in 2018. He is 2-1 as a professional but hadn't fought since 2020.

"It always seems like a good idea to spar a world champion until you actually [do it]," former UFC fighter Jake Shields wrote on X, as he recorded the fight.

'The only SEAL that said yes … But man … He's one of the real ones.'

"You know you're gonna quit, bitch!" Strickland is heard saying in the video.

However, showing some restraint, the 185-pound fighter said "sorry" after punching the former armed forces member in the face.

"I don't want to knock you out," he added.

Playfulness quickly turned into brutality though, with five punishing rounds of sparring sending Aguiar to the canvas multiple times, although he never gave up.

"Mitch Aguiar is a savage and would beat 99.9 percent of humans in a fight[.] He decided he wanted to spar with Sean Strickland for 25 min," Shields wrote in a subsequent post. "He quickly learned there is a big difference between world champions but regardless he took a brutal beating and didn't quit[,] Sean obviously wasn't looking for a Ko but still dished out a bad beating[.] This is in round 5."

Many fans were upset by Strickland's decision to fight the former military man, perhaps not knowing that he is a professional fighter himself.

It should also be taken into consideration that Aguiar has never reached the ranks of the UFC nor promotions of similar caliber and fights at a weight class beneath Strickland: 170 pounds.

"This was disturbing to watch [not going to lie]," a viewer wrote, per Essentially Sports.

"What's the point of this[,] seriously?" another fan reacted.

Other viewers mocked Strickland for not keeping the same "energy" in fights that he has lost in the UFC.

Strickland was still cordial after the session and later reportedly praised Aguiar for being willing to step into the ring with him.

"The only SEAL that said yes … But man … He's one of the real ones. Probably why he was the only one that said yes," he said on an Instagram story.

Strickland has taken on opponents from many walks of life in recent years, including another beat down of the much smaller YouTuber nicknamed Sneako.

Joe Rogan reacted to that instance negatively, saying it's "not a good look."

"He beat the s*** out of that guy. I don't know why he wanted to do that," Rogan continued. "It's not fair," he added.

Interestingly enough, Aguiar was included in an answer on a Reddit page from 2018 regarding Navy SEALS and whether or not they could beat up a UFC fighter.

"A navy seal would beat a ufc fighter in a street fight," the post read. "They are trained in a number of different fighting styles and can not only break your bones by sheer punching power but also from tackling you," the post claimed.

A reader pointed directly to Aguiar, who was 1-1 at the time, as an example of how different the disciplines are.

He also noted former UFC fighter Brandon Wolff, who finished his career in 2010 with a 7-6 record. Wolff was a SEAL from 1999-2001.

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UFC's Sean Strickland posts video of himself getting waterboarded: 'It can't be that bad'



UFC fighter Sean Strickland posted a video of himself on X getting tortured by waterboard, expressing that he simply wanted to know what it felt like.

Middleweight contender Strickland put his money where his mouth is and accepted a wager from ... seemingly himself when he posted the video and stated that since he was a kid he didn't think the form of torture could be "that bad."

Waterboarding is defined by Cambridge Dictionary as a "form of torture ... in which a person is held facing upward while water is poured in large quantities over their face. This gives the person the feeling that they are drowning," with the idea that they are "unable to breathe and dying."

"When I was a kid I thought 'I wanna know what water boarding feels like, it can't be that bad,'" Strickland wrote on X. "I can tell you it was one of the most f***ed up things I've experienced lol."

Attached was a 12-second video of Strickland shirtless on a floor next to an oven. The arm of an unknown person used what seemed to be a garden hose nozzle to spray Strickland — who had a T-shirt over his head — in the face, with the fighter's hands confined in makeshift handcuffs.

The would-be torturer ensured that he was spraying Strickland in the face and controlled his head with a hand around the 185-pound fighter's neck.

Be advised that the video could be seen as disturbing and is age-restricted on X.

Strickland stuck around on his account to answer a couple of fan questions after posting the video, the first of which came in just a minute after the footage was put online.

'When you see these youtubers like Steven crowder doing it saying "it's [not] that bad" [it's] because you weren't.'

"Sean why did you do this? This is tough," one viewer asked.

"You think 'I can just breathe lightly and take a big breath when the water stops' nope you are 100 percent drowning.........." Strickland replied.

You think "I can just breathe lightly and take a big breath when the water stops" nope you are 100 percent drowning..........
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) June 12, 2024

"What if you just hold your breath for a minute?" another viewer asked.

"You're going to have to breathe at some point lol," Strickland answered.

After another viewer stated that after the "cloth is wet you basically can't breathe through it without taking in water," Strickland called out YouTubers, specifically Steven Crowder, saying they clearly haven't been waterboarded properly.

"Yeah man.... no [matter what] you do you can't breathe.. it's f***ed... When you see these youtubers like Steven crowder doing it saying 'it's [not] that bad' [it's] because you weren't f**king water boarded lol."

Yeah man.... no mater water you do you can't breathe.. it's fucked... When you see these youtubers like Steven crowder doing it saying "it's no that bad" because you weren't fucking water boarded lol
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) June 12, 2024

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UFC contender Paulo Costa throws one of the worst first pitches of all time before Mets game
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UFC contender Paulo Costa throws one of the worst first pitches of all time before Mets game



UFC middleweight contender Paulo Costa has placed himself in contention for the worst first pitch of all time after an appearance at Citi Field before a New York Mets game.

The curse of the Mets first pitch lived on through Costa after he arrived in Flushing, Queens, New York, ahead of UFC 302. While his fight against former champion and fan favorite Sean Strickland is hosted in Newark, New Jersey, "Borrachinha" stopped in the Big Apple to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Mets played the Los Angeles Dodgers.

While the Brazilian is beloved by fans in his own right, nothing could shelter him from how bad his pitch was.

The public address announcer is heard saying, "All right Paulo, it's your pitch!" right as the fighter prepared to throw the ball. Wearing a dress shirt and dress pants, the 33-year-old wound up in a right-handed stance and threw the pitch about 10 feet to the left of home plate.

Either in incredibly good spirits or oblivious to how bad his pitch was, Costa gave fans a thumbs up and a smile as he walked off the mound.

Costa later summarized his pitch on social media as an "absolute laser."

'I mean, the guy can throw a wheel kick though.'

Surprisingly, the fighter's pitch may only be the second- or third-worst pitch by a celebrity at Citi Field. In 2009, also in May, radio producer Gary Dell'Abate threw a pitch so far off the right side of the plate that it hit a nearby umpire.

What made things worse for the "The Howard Stern Show" personality was that he had practiced for weeks leading up to the event to ensure he wasn't later mocked for his performance when he returned to the radio show. Obviously, his practice did not yield the preferred results.

What may be the most terrible celebrity pitch at Citi Field happened about five years later in 2014. Taking place again in May, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson took a left-handed approach and threw the ball around 10-15 feet wide of the plate, almost hitting a photographer and then a cameraman.

The best pitch ever?

Tennis legend John McEnroe is considered to have possibly the best celebrity first pitch in New York Mets history.

In 2016, at age 57 McEnroe threw an actual laser of a pitch seemingly just off the lower-left part of the plate, but still very close to a strike. The catcher for the Mets at the time can even be seen instinctively trying to frame the pitch and then fist pumps in celebration on his way to greet McEnroe on the mound.

Adding to the conspiracy, the pitch took place in August, not May.

Costa's opponent and fellow contender Strickland was asked about the first pitch at a UFC press conference.

"Did you see him throw out the first pitch at the baseball game yesterday?" a reporter asked Strickland.

"No! Was it pretty bad?" Strickland responded.

"It was about seven feet wide," the reporter claimed.

Strickland, however, wasn't willing to condemn his opponent and gave him credit for being really good at a different sport.

"I mean the guy can throw a wheel kick though. I don't mind Costa, he's a funny guy," the 185-pound fighter added. Strickland also noted that he enjoyed Costa's joke about comparing dating a fat woman to being an early investor in Bitcoin.

"Getting one of these in your prime, regulating [her] diet and sending her [to] the gym is the same thing as buying Bitcoin in 2010," Costa explained.

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'Saying that makes you a weak man': UFC's Sean Strickland calls NFL 'spineless cowards' in defense of Harrison Butker



UFC fighter Sean Strickland spoke out against the NFL and negative reactions to a speech by Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker at a Catholic college.

Butker delivered an anti-politically correct commencement address to hundreds of graduates at Benedictine College, calling out President Biden, diversity programs, and the role of men in society.

Strickland, who has never been shy about giving his unfiltered opinion, chimed in once again calling the NFL "spineless cowards" after a league representative distanced the NFL from Butker's comments.

"Harrison Butker gave a speech in his personal capacity," senior vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer Jonathan Beane said. "His views are not those of the NFL as an organization. The NFL is steadfast in our commitment to inclusion, which only makes our league stronger," the DEI chief added, according to USA Today.

'You can be against gay marriage. It's ok. You're not a bigot.'

Strickland wrote days later on X:

"When did the NFL become such spineless cowards? MAN + WOMAN = MARRIAGE[.] Nothing else," he continued.

"Text, history and tradition ... It's that simple 'It doesn't matter, who cares who can get married' Saying that makes you a weak man. They want you to say that ... Have beliefs," the middleweight wrote.

— (@)

In another post 17 minutes later, Strickland clarified that he didn't have any hatred toward gay people.

"There is not one ounce of me who hates gay people. If you're gay be gay. Be happy. I wish you the best[.] But that doesn't mean I have to bend my knee on every social issue designed to destroy America and masculinity," he continued. "You can be against gay marriage. It's ok. You're not a bigot nfl."

An OnlyFans model responded to Strickland in support, saying, "[The] institution of marriage was predicated on having kids and two dudes can’t do that."

"This is a reasonable take, what we are against is teaching it to kindergarteners and life altering procedures/medication to under 18 year olds," the woman added.

Strickland replied with, "100 percent."

— (@)

Strickland's most recent statements surrounded his displeasure with foreign flags consistently being flown in the United States.

"I'm so sick of seeing foreign flags in America.. I don't get it," Strickland wrote on X. "You left your corrupt country to come to the USA and yet you still rep what you fled? The worst is Hispanics born in America flying a Mexican flag.. Where is your loyalty.. Just go back.. Enjoy your foreign flag," he added.

This included the Israeli and Ukrainian flags being celebrated by U.S. politicians, as well.

As for Butker, he has received support from teammate and star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who said that Butker is a "good person" and is someone who "cares about the people around him" and "cares about his family."

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid also said that he didn't think Butker was "speaking ill to women."

"He has his opinions, and we all respect that. I let you guys in this room, and you have a lot of opinions that I don't like, so," Reid added.

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'I'm so sick of seeing foreign flags in America': UFC's Sean Strickland asks those without US loyalty to 'just go back'



Recent UFC champion and perennial wildcard Sean Strickland stated that he's sick of seeing foreign flags flying in America, asking those who do so to "just go back."

The former middleweight champion has made headlines for the better part of a year due to his controversial comments, which have even included calling out video game companies and Navy SEALs.

Strickland has recently taken a stand against foreign flags being flown in the United States:

"I'm so sick of seeing foreign flags in America.. I don't get it," Strickland wrote on X. "You left your corrupt country to come to the USA and yet you still rep what you fled? The worst is Hispanics born in America flying a Mexican flag.. Where is your loyalty.. Just go back.. Enjoy your foreign flag," he added.

I'm so sick of seeing foreign flags in America..\n\nI don't get it. You left your corrupt country to come to the USA and yet you still rep what you fled? \n\nThe worst is Hispanics born in America flying a Mexican flag.. Where is your loyalty.. Just go back.. Enjoy your foreign flag
— (@)

Strickland also replied to comments asking him about specific flags.

"You mean stuff like that?" a user wrote with an attached image of Congress waving miniature Ukraine flags.

"Exactly like this," Strickland said.

@raymo_g Exactly like this
— (@)

"Like this?" another fan asked, along with photos of Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. holding Israeli flags.

"Yep," Strickland replied.

@StopZionistHate Yep
— (@)

Parsing through Strickland's messaging, it is often the case in mixed martial arts that fighters will fly flags related to their ethnic background or birthplace as opposed to the country of their permanent residence.

While there are few controversial topics Strickland hasn't spoken at length about, he has made many comments about both Israel and Ukraine.

"105 billion to Israel and Ukraine.... Yall its time for the revolution......Its time... America can't be fixed at this point," he said in October 2023.

In February 2024, Strickland responded to claims that he hates the countries that the U.S. government provides aid for.

"'You hate Palestine' 'you hate jews' 'you hate Ukraine' I am an American. I hate every year my dollar [is] less and you all have to work harder and longer for less because these c***s spend your money on other countries," Strickland wrote before escalating his tone. "YOUR SIDE IS AMERICA F*** THESE POLITICIANS. TRAITORS!"

"you hate Palestine" \n"you hate jews"\n "you hate Ukraine"\n\nI am an American.I hate every year my dollar less and you all have to work harder and longer for less because these cunts spend your money on other countries\n\nYOUR SIDE IS AMERICA FUCK THESE POLITICIANS. TRAITORS!
— (@)

Strickland is also consistently asked by readers why he doesn't mention specific countries when he calls for the end of U.S. funding to other nations. The fighter has addressed this on multiple occasions.

Shortly after the Palestinian attack on Israel, when the fighter declared that he didn't care about other countries, he was criticized for not outright declaring support for a "free Palestine."

"You're right... Free Palestine!! Did it work? Are they free yet??" Strickland asked an X user.

"What I'm saying it doesn't matter what you post, what you say.... This only ends one way..... but yeah sure free Palestine lol.... Palestine doesn't win this.... sorry."

You're right... Free Palestine!!\n\nDid it work? Are they free yet??\n\nLmao you see what I'm saying it doesn't matter what you post, what you say.... This only ends one way..... but yeah sure free Palestine lol.... Palestine doesn't win this.... sorry.
— (@)

Sean Strickland is scheduled to fight Brazilian Paulo Costa at UFC 302 on June 1, 2024.

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