Sean Strickland could not have a lot of a relationship with Dana White, however the outspoken ex-champion has nothing however respect for the UFC CEO, particularly in relation to his stance on free speech.
As soon as upon a time, the UFC was once a bit extra strict on what athletes may and couldn’t say in public. Simply ask Matt Mitrione. However these days look like lengthy gone.
At the moment, athletes are basically free to share their sizzling takes on all the things from gender to politics and even loopy conspiracy theories.
Strickland, who has made a reputation for himself saying just about something he desires, regardless of how extraordinarily depraved shockingly evil, and vile it’s, shared his appreciation for White and his willingness to permit athletes to do what no different sports activities group on the planet will.
“Me and Dana, we’ve got no relationship,” Strickland instructed ESPN’s Brett Okamoto. “I don’t discuss to Dana. I deal lots with Hunter [Campbell]. I bought Hunter’s quantity, however me and Dana, we’ve got no relationship.
“I feel I respect Dana for what he’s achieved for the UFC. I imply, take a look at what he’s for not solely that, however freedom of speech. Nowhere else in any sporting side would anyone enable fighters, me or anyone else, to have such a persona.“
Simply name Dana White the Elon Musk of sports activities.
Is a rematch with ‘DDP’ subsequent for Sean Strickland?
After surrendering the middleweight title to Dricus Du Plessis by way of a intently contested break up resolution in January, ‘Tarzan’ has established himself as the subsequent man in line following a bounce-back efficiency in opposition to Paulo Costa earlier this summer season.
Since then, ‘DDP’ has efficiently defended his title in opposition to Israel Adesanya, setting the stage for a rematch between himself and Strickland.
After all, these plans might be derailed relying on how issues play out when former titleholder Robert Whittaker squares off with unbeaten Chechen sensation Khamzat Chimaev this October in Abu Dhabi.
