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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Pattle

Sean Strickland sparks backlash ahead of UFC 312 after launching insults at Australia

Sean Strickland has come under fire for insulting Australia ahead of his fight in Sydney on Saturday, when he challenges for the middleweight title at UFC 312.

Strickland’s main event against Dricus Du Plessis, who dethroned him in January 2024, marks the divisive American’s second fight Down Under; in 2023, he outpointed Israel Adesanya in Sydney, becoming the 185lb champion in an all-time UFC upset.

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