Strickland is known for being outspoken and UFC’s message in recent years has been about freedom of expression. Yet White is not happy with some of the extremes Strickland will go to in some of his quotes. While White doesn’t want to filter his fighters, he does blame the media for Strickland’s latest rants.
During the UFC Houston press conference after the fightWhite blamed reporters for Strickland’s comments about Bad Bunny’s choice to perform at the halftime show of Super Bowl LX.
“It’s a nightmare, but you guys aren’t helping,” White said. ‘I ask him stupidly [expletive]. Ask stupidly [expletive]you become stupid [expletive]. “Oh, what did you think of Bad Bunny? What did you think of the Super Bowl?’ Get the [expletive] out of here. You [expletive] are you kidding? When you talk about what Strickland says, you guys like to push buttons.”
Pre-fight shenanigans aside, Strickland delivered a brilliant performance at the end of UFC Houston. His hitting and pressure were too much for Anthony Hernandez. A knee to the body was the beginning of the end for ‘Fluffy’. Strickland gave Hernandez trouble before ending the fight with a barrage of punches for the TKO victory in the third round.
Strickland now turns his attention to Khamzat Chimaev, the reigning UFC middleweight champion. While some believed Nassourdine Imavov was the likely No. 1 contender, others wondered if Strickland has surpassed him after his performance in UFC Houston.
Chimaev was called up by Strickland at the end of last Saturday’s event, and it’s probably the most lucrative 185-pound fight UFC can book right now.
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