Middleweight contender Sean Strickland has posted harsh criticism of New York and its residents ahead of UFC 328 in Newark, New Jersey, which is located just 35 minutes from Central Park. Instead of the typical approach where athletes praise the local area and its hospitality, Strickland went in the opposite direction with a scathing social media post. He called New York 'the perfect example of what it means to be a Democrat' and attacked its residents across all demographics, calling children, adults, and leaders 'pathetic.' Strickland concluded his tweet by stating that New York and the vast majority of its residents are 'a disgrace to America,' adding that people there are either criminals or wealthy individuals without backbone. His inflammatory comments come just before his scheduled fight in the nearby Newark area.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
