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Sean Strickland: 'I Fight More Like a Mexican'
21 Feb
Summary
- Strickland grabbed the mic, making offensive remarks.
- He claimed to fight more like a Mexican than his opponent.
- Hernandez vowed to 'torture' Strickland in their fight.

At the UFC Houston ceremonial weigh-ins, Sean Strickland caused a stir by grabbing the microphone from analyst Jon Anik. He directed offensive remarks at the crowd and his opponent, Anthony Hernandez.
Strickland controversially stated, "I fight more like a Mexican than that motherfucker." Hernandez responded calmly, expressing confidence in his ability to adapt to any fighting style and a desire to "torture" Strickland.
This incident occurred during fight week, with Strickland having previously shared a racist image on social media. The fighter's outspoken nature has led to multiple controversies.




