Sean Strickland posts critical comments about New York ahead of Chimaev fight

Sean Strickland has posted harsh criticism of New York City on social media ahead of his fight with Khamzat Chimaev in Newark, New Jersey. The bout will take place near New York City, approximately 35 minutes from Central Park. Instead of the typical fighter practice of praising the local area, Strickland tweeted that New York represents what it means to be a Democrat, calling children, adults, and leaders "pathetic" and stating that New Yorkers are either criminals or wealthy people without backbone. The post demonstrates Strickland's confrontational approach to pre-fight promotion.