Watch: Sean Strickland Goes Off on a Reporter for Controversial Question at UFC 297 Press Conference

An unexpected storm brewed at a UFC 297 press conference in Toronto, with American fighter Sean Strickland at its epicenter.

Strickland's Verbal Onslaught

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Strickland, known for his unpredictability, launched a verbal attack on a journalist, branding him as "an infection" and "the enemy". The room fell into a stunned silence as the tirade unfolded.

Strickland's Doubts About Australia

The American fighter, once a fan-favorite in Sydney, voiced skepticism about his future visits to Australia. His remarks hinted at discontent with the country's strict Covid lockdown measures.

Strickland's Response to a Provocative Question

The tension peaked when Strickland was questioned about his previous comments on the LGBTQI+ community. His response was fierce and direct, "The fact that you have no backbone, and as he (Trudeau) shut down your country and seized peoples’ bank accounts, you ask me some stupid shit like that, go fk yourself".

He further pointed at the journalist and declared, "This guy is the enemy. You want to look at the enemy to our world, it’s that guy right there, asking me stupid questions".
This incident has added an extra layer of intensity to the upcoming UFC 297, where Strickland is set to defend his middleweight title against Dricus du Plessis.

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