American UFC Fighter Sean Strickland Comes Under Fire For Refusing to Fight in Mzansi, Citing Poverty and Racism

South Africans have reacted with anger after American UFC Middleweight fighter Sean Strickland criticized the country as a potential fight location.

Sean Strickland’s remarks have sparked a wave of outrage, as he expressed reservations about fighting in South Africa due to concerns about poverty, racism, and violence.

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Sean Strickland’s Controversial Remarks About South Africa

Sean Strickland recently voiced his hesitation regarding fighting in South Africa, citing troubling observations from a past visit. In his comments, Strickland highlighted issues such as corruption, racism, poverty, and violence. He described his visit to an orphanage as particularly distressing, noting the difficult conditions faced by children.

Strickland’s critical remarks came in the wake of speculation about a potential UFC event in South Africa. UFC President Dana White had previously mentioned the possibility of organizing a fight in the country, contingent upon South African fighter Dricus Du Plessis defeating Israel Adesanya.

Mzansi Slams Sean Strickland

South Africans did not take Sean Strickland’s remarks lightly. They responded with anger, condemning his claims about poverty and racism in the country.

Many have expressed their fury, arguing that Strickland’s criticism unfairly tarnishes the country’s reputation.

Critics have pointed out that South Africa has successfully hosted major international events, including the World Cup, and questioned whether similar issues of poverty and violence are not present in the US.

Here are some of the reactions;

@Noma_here;

Ungenaphi? It’s not as if the fight will take place in some rurals. Also, which racism is he referring to?

@MemeCIC;

Typical words of a coward!

@WolfLXXXVIII;

angasiphapheli! who said he’ll even on the card that night?

they took the ufc to mexico, and brazil, are conditions there better? msunu wakhe!

@Sifiso;

Yena la abuya khona theres no violence or poverty angazosiphaphela.What a loser