Former undisputed UFC middleweight kingpin, Sean Strickland has been labelled as “toxic” as fans within the mixed martial arts community by Chinese contender, Song Yadong — after the former launched a xenophobic rant aimed at his countrymen earlier this summer.
Strickland, a former undisputed middleweight champion under the banner of the UFC, most recently featured back in June in a co-main event clash with former title challenger, Paulo Costa — landing a split decision win in New Jersey.
And at the beginning of the year, Sean Strickland, who has staked his claim for a title rematch with the incumbent, Dricus du Plessis, dropped a highly controversial split judging loss to the South African in the pair’s championship pairing in Canada.