Sean Strickland thanked Dana White for not firing him after UFC Houston press conference
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Sean Strickland expressed gratitude to Dana White for not releasing him following a turbulent UFC Houston press conference.
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The former middleweight champion earned a third-round stoppage victory over Anthony Hernandez before drawing attention for events outside the cage.
The finish marked his first stoppage win since 2023 and preserved his No. 3 ranking in the middleweight division.
Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesStrickland addresses White backstage after mic incident
When speaking to the press after his win, Sean Strickland began making incredibly controversial comments. His microphone was cut midway through the post-fight media session.
After the press conference concluded, footage emerged of Strickland encountering Dana White and UFC executive Hunter Campbell backstage. The exchange appeared cordial despite the earlier disruption.
“Mr. White, thanks for not firing me, that’s really nice. Every time I do a press conference, I’m like here we go….”
“Hunter never calls me like, ‘Hey Sean, how’s your day?’ He’s always like, ‘Hey Sean, you need to s—the f— up!’”
Strickland reiterated that his outspoken approach contributes to fan interest. He indicated that strong reactions, positive or negative, help sustain attention around his fights.
Strickland’s controversial persona fuels fight promotion
In the buildup to many of his bouts, Strickland has made politically charged remarks and engaged in heated exchanges that draw significant media coverage.
Those moments frequently become focal points during fight week. His press conferences are often unpredictable, reinforcing a persona built on confrontation and unfiltered commentary.
While the UFC has typically afforded fighters broad freedom of expression, the mic cutoff in Houston hinted at evolving limits under the promotion’s current structure.
Despite the surrounding controversy, Strickland’s victory over Hernandez strengthened his standing in the middleweight title race.
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