Sean Strickland explains why he carries a gun, referencing Francis Ngannou

UFC middleweight Sean Strickland recounted an exchange with former heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou about carrying firearms. According to Strickland, Ngannou once asked him why he carries a weapon. Strickland's response was characteristically blunt, telling Ngannou that he would find the reason by looking in a mirror. The comment appears to reference Ngannou's imposing physical size and fighting ability. Strickland is known for his unfiltered commentary on social media and in interviews.