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UFC fighter Sean Strickland, once Poirier’s harsh critic after Poirier’s airport arrest, says a conversation with Poirier gave him a fuller perspective; he opens up about his own alcohol history linked to an abusive father, apologizes, and urges Bud Light to stand by Poirier rather than cut ties, arguing sponsors should support him in tough times.
Sean Strickland apologized for criticizing Dustin Poirier’s arrest comments and for calling him a 'selfish piece of shit' after a conversation with Poirier, saying Poirier is genuinely troubled by his actions and that he regrets the remarks; he even hopes Poirier doesn’t lose his Bud Light sponsorship. Poirier, who retired in 2025 following a loss to Max Holloway, has publicly addressed the incident and his mental health.
Manel Kape dismisses a fiery online exchange with Sean Strickland, calling the middleweight’s attention-seeking antics and saying there’s nothing serious between them. Both fighters train at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, though Strickland has since traveled to Florida to work with American Top Team for Johnny Eblen’s title bid, while Kape focuses on his own path and anticipates crossing paths with Strickland again without long-term issues.
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland posted a video of a beach-side spar in Florida, showcasing takedowns, a judo throw, and rear-naked choke submissions on two college-age men and a teen as he stays active between fights.
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was escorted out of a UFC Freedom 250 fan fest near the White House by U.S. Park Police and federal marshals due to safety concerns; he was not arrested or cited and was told not to return to the venue, with the incident taking place during events tied to Trump’s 80th birthday celebration.
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was escorted out of a UFC Freedom 250 fan fest near the White House by Secret Service after claiming he’d been banned from Trump’s birthday event for criticizing the president; the event proceeded with Trump in attendance, while UFC chief Dana White insisted Strickland wasn’t banned, just not invited. Strickland later posted videos suggesting possible disorderly conduct charges, adding to his history of provocative remarks.
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland crashed the Ellipse Fan Fest near the White House during UFC Freedom 250, chugged a beer in the ring, and was escorted out by Secret Service. He later hinted at a possible disorderly conduct charge, while UFC president Dana White said Strickland wasn’t invited but not banned from the event.
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland briefly slipped into Washington, D.C.’s UFC Fan Fest ahead of the White House event, even entering a WWE ring for fans before security escorted him off the premises. He hinted on Instagram that he could be charged with disorderly conduct, though there was no confirmed update on charges. The episode follows prior controversy about a rumored White House ban over remarks about Israel and Netanyahu, which Dana White denied. Strickland’s recent career highlights include a title-reign-defining win over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 and an earlier title victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 293.
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland snuck into the UFC Fan Fest near the White House, entered a WWE ring setup, and was escorted out by security; he wasn’t arrested but could face a Class B misdemeanor for disorderly conduct in DC. Strickland had claimed he was banned from attending, while UFC CEO Dana White said no one was banned. He later posted about the incident and thanked fans for their support.
Khamzat Chimaev states he will pursue a rematch with Sean Strickland at 185 pounds after UFC 328, denying any move to light heavyweight, and awaits UFC booking while prepping for his wrestling debut against Dillon Danis in RAF 10, promising a different outcome and revenge next time.
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland says he was banned from attending the White House card due to his criticisms of Trump and Israel, though the UFC has not publicly confirmed the ban and attendance details are unclear since the event reportedly had no public ticket sales.
UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland says he has been banned from UFC Freedom 250 at the White House over past comments about political leaders, meaning he will not attend the historic event celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
Khamzat Chimaev reportedly started fight camp nearly 50 pounds over the middleweight limit and struggled to make 185 for UFC 328 vs. Sean Strickland, with former champion TJ Dillashaw calling the weight-cutting method a “fraud” that nearly killed him, including claims of vomiting green bile and having a half-thyroid. Dillashaw’s remarks suggest the process was dangerously flawed, even as Chimaev performed competitively; post-fight discussion included potential moves to a lighter class or a rematch.
UFC middleweight champ Sean Strickland said attending the Brand Risk 14 event, headlined by Johnny Manziel vs. Bob Menery, was the most shameful thing he’s witnessed; he left early, said he felt like less of a man, and apologized on Instagram. He criticized the streamer-driven lineup and warned about its implications for American culture, while noting UFC chief Dana White’s support for the event.
Du Plessis dismissed Khamzat Chimaev's weight-cut excuses after UFC 328, arguing that a 12-pound cut in 24 hours isn't catastrophic and that blaming a weight cut won't excuse a loss; he praised Strickland's performance, questioned a quick rematch for Chimaev, and noted uncertainty about Chimaev's next move (including a possible move to 205).