Sean Strickland Causes Major Controversy With Charlie Kirk Comment
Sean Strickland has admitted his bold take on the Candace Owens and Erika Kirk situation will 'rub some people the wrong way'.
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at a TPUSA (Turning Point USA) debate event at Utah Valley University in September.
Kirk, a Conservative political activist, was responding to a question about gun violence when he was fatally shot.
His assassination drew international attention, with political figures condemning the political violence.
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Conspiracy theories have emerged in the wake of Kirk's death as inflammatory claims by provocateurs have led to threats against TPUSA staff.
Owens has told her followers that the non-profit organisation is somehow to blame for his assassination.
Erika, who stepped into the role of chief executive after her husband's death, slammed conspiracy theorists for making claims linking TPUSA staff to Kirk's assassination.
UFC fighter Strickland was quick to respond to the initial incident, with some MMA fans on social media branding it 'disturbing'.
He has now weighed in on the feud between Erika and Candace, admitting his view will 'rub some people the wrong way'.
Asked for his thoughts on the situation, Strickland said: "This is gonna rub some people the wrong way. I don't care. I didn't really care when he died. Candice, his wife, Tucker. Leveraging his death for views. Sickening.
"A kid dying of cancer breaks my heart. A influencer arguing with kids gets shot. Maybe I should care but I just don't."
Strickland, meanwhile, hasn't fought since his unsuccessful bid to become UFC middleweight champion when he suffered a unanimous defeat to Dricus Du Plessis in February.
He returns to action against top contender Anthony Hernandez in a main-event bout at UFC Fight Night in Houston, Texas, on February 21.
As for Hernandez, he has won eight UFC fights in a row, including victories over Edmen Shahbazyan, Michel Pereira and Brendan Allen.
'Fluffy' submitted Roman Dolidze in his last appearance.
The winner of Strickland vs. Hernandez could land a UFC title shot against champion Khamzat Chimaev.
Topics: UFC, Sean Strickland
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