Sean Strickland criticizes New York ahead of Newark fight with Chimaev

Sean Strickland posted harsh criticism of New York on social media ahead of his fight with Khamzat Chimaev in Newark, which is located close to New York City. Rather than courting local fans as fighters typically do before events, Strickland tweeted that New York represents everything wrong with Democrats and called the city and its residents "a disgrace to America." He stated that people there are either criminals or wealthy individuals without principles. The UFC event will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, approximately 35 minutes from Central Park.