Sean Strickland criticizes New York ahead of Newark fight

UFC middleweight Sean Strickland has posted harsh criticism of New York and its residents ahead of his fight against Khamzat Chimaev in Newark, New Jersey. Rather than the typical promotional approach of praising the local area, Strickland called New York "a perfect example of what it means to be a Democrat." He labeled children, adults, and leaders in the city as "pathetic" and called New York and the majority of its residents "a disgrace to America." Strickland claimed people there are either criminals or "rich weaklings without a backbone." The Newark venue is located just 35 minutes from Central Park in New York City.