Sean Strickland posted controversial comments about New York and New Jersey ahead of his upcoming fight against Khamzat Chimaev in Newark. Instead of the typical approach where fighters praise their host city, Strickland tweeted harsh criticism calling New York "a perfect example of what it means to be a Democrat." He called the city's children, adults, and leaders "pathetic" and stated that New York and most of its residents are "a disgrace to America." The Newark Prudential Center, where the fight will take place, is only 35 minutes from Central Park in Manhattan.
