Sean Strickland criticizes New York ahead of UFC 330 fight in Newark

Sean Strickland posted a harsh criticism of New York on social media ahead of his UFC 330 fight against Khamzat Chimaev in Newark, New Jersey. Newark's Prudential Center is located just 35 minutes from Manhattan's Central Park. Instead of the typical athlete practice of praising the host city, Strickland called New York "a perfect example of what it means to be a Democrat" and said the city and its residents are "a disgrace to America." He stated that people there are either criminals or wealthy individuals without principles. The inflammatory comments come as he prepares for his middleweight title eliminator bout.