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Sean Strickland Pushed the Envelope Again. How Far is Too Far?

Sean Strickland, the UFC’s lunatic fringe is at it again.

One week after taking aim at former UFC light heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz over comments regarding the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Sean Strickland now finds another light heavyweight, Khalil Rountree in his crosshairs. Following his knockout victory over Karl Roberson over the weekend at UFC Vegas 49, and emotional Rountree opened up on his struggles with depression. He spoke of how he wants to make a difference in the world and inspire people through his journey from “a 300-pound kid on the brink of suicide” to coming a fixture among UFC light heavyweights.