Sean Strickland used strong words about UFC president Dana White as he prepared for his middleweight title fight at UFC 328. His comments came after White’s recent public remarks about an active shooter scare at a Washington, D.C. event.
What Strickland said
During a media scrum on Wednesday, Strickland said he believes Dana White is a “sociopath” and a “super narcissistic sociopath.” He argued that White’s success and the pressure he faces help explain why he reacted the way he did to the active shooter situation.
Strickland told reporters, “Let me tell you, I’m sure Dana White is a sociopath… he’s a super narcissistic sociopath. So for him, the lizard brain doesn’t kind of compute, so he’s like, ‘F*ck it, bring it on, dude. Let’s go, motherf*cker,’ which I respect. I respect that.”
He added more bluntly, “I think Dana White would have loved to watch a motherf*cker get killed. He’s a sick f*ck. Come on, do we not think that about Dana White? The guy’s probably a f*cking sociopath. Or probably a psychopath.”
Context behind the comments
Strickland’s remarks followed headlines about Dana White describing being caught up in an active shooter situation during the annual Correspondents Dinner in Washington, D.C. White called the experience “f**king awesome” and “a crazy, unique experience,” comments that drew wide attention and criticism.
Strickland referenced those headlines while speaking to media before his fight. He is known for blunt, sometimes shocking statements, and he used that style again when talking about White.
Fight context: UFC 328
Strickland made these comments ahead of his middleweight title fight against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328. The two fighters will meet in a high-profile bout that has drawn attention partly because of Strickland’s outspoken nature outside the cage.
Strickland’s comments add another layer of drama to the lead-up to the fight. Fans and media will be watching both the cage action and how the two men handle the build-up over the next days.
What to watch next
The focus now shifts back to fight week and the matchup itself. Media appearances, weigh-ins, and final interviews will give both fighters a last chance to speak their minds before they meet under the lights. Strickland’s remarks about White are likely to keep headlines buzzing until the fight.
This story was reported by UFCcoverage.
