Tensions between UFC middleweight world champion and No. 2 ranked contender Dricus Du Plessis boiled over on Saturday night.
A month away from their highly anticipated title tilt in Toronto, Strickland and Du Plessis were both on hand to take in the action at UFC 296. Shortly after both fighters were shown on the big screen to promote their upcoming clash at Scotiabank Arena, a brawl reportedly broke out between the two that forced event security and UFC CEO Dana White to intervene.
After being separated, Strickland could be seen leaving the arena.
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