Middleweight champion Sean Strickland was escorted out of the T-Mobile Arena after leaping over seats to attack rival Dricus Du Plessis, sparking reactions from other fighters about the altercation and their close seating arrangement.
Sean Strickland’s antics raised eyebrows. He mimed a gun at Dricus Du Plessis, the middleweight champ.
Moments later, he vaulted seats in a heated rush towards Du Plessis. But first, he politely signaled for bystanders to step aside.
This odd courtesy sparked laughter among fighters witnessing the scuffle. The incident ended with Strickland being ushered out of Vegas’s T-Mobile Arena.
Ringside seating arrangements stirred debate. Why were Strickland and Du Plessis seated so near each other? Fighters took to social media to voice their bewilderment.
Du Plessis jabbed back on Twitter, mocking Strickland’s punch power. “You hit like a girl,” he taunted, hinting at a future clash without security interference.
Jared Gordon tweeted in disbelief. He watched Strickland leap over seats to confront Du Plessis at UFC 296.
Matt Brown admitted his guilty pleasure. He found Strickland’s unpredictable behavior oddly captivating.
The Twitter-verse buzzed with fighter reactions. Each tweet added a layer to the unfolding drama.
And so, the story of a champion’s outburst spread like wildfire. A blend of amusement and concern echoed through the MMA community.