Sean Strickland posted a controversial tweet attacking New York and its residents ahead of his upcoming fight against Khamzat Chimaev in Newark, New Jersey. The UFC Newark venue is located just 35 minutes from Central Park, essentially making it a New York-area event. Rather than courting local fans as fighters typically do before major events, Strickland called New York "a perfect example of what it means to be a Democrat." He described the city's children, adults, and leaders as "pathetic" and claimed New York and most of its residents are "a disgrace to America." Strickland's inflammatory comments represent an unusual approach to promoting a fight in the New York metropolitan area.
