Sean Strickland posts harsh criticism of New York ahead of UFC 329

Sean Strickland posted a strongly worded tweet criticizing New York and its residents ahead of his fight against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 329 in Newark, New Jersey. Rather than engaging in typical pre-fight promotion praising the local area, Strickland called New York "a perfect example of what it means to be a Democrat" and described the city and its residents as "a disgrace to America." He stated that people there are either criminals or wealthy individuals without backbone. Newark is located very close to New York City, approximately 35 minutes by car from the Prudential Center arena to Central Park.