Sean Strickland insults New York ahead of UFC Newark fight with Chimaev

Sean Strickland has posted a scathing criticism of New York and its residents ahead of his upcoming fight with Khamzat Chimaev at UFC Newark. The bout will take place at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, approximately 35 minutes from Central Park in Manhattan. Rather than engaging in typical pre-fight promotion that flatters the local area, Strickland tweeted that New York is "a perfect example of what it means to be a Democrat," criticizing children, adults, and leaders as "pathetic." He further stated that New York and the majority of its residents are "a disgrace to America," adding that people there are either criminals or "rich pussies without a core." The controversial comments represent a stark departure from standard fighter promotion tactics.