Strickland Criticised for Asking Young Fan to Raise Middle Finger

In a clip that went viral, former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland asked a young fan to raise her middle finger while posing for a picture. The girl remained composed, refusing to comply, and the interaction ended with Strickland abandoning the gesture.

The incident reignited criticism of Strickland’s behaviour around minors, following a prior controversy involving Anthony Hernandez’s daughter. Strickland later apologized for his remarks, acknowledging the impact on the child.