Sean Strickland criticises UFC policy on signing fighters from abroad

13 articles · Updated · Zamin · Apr 26

At a press conference, the former UFC champion said recruiting fighters from “third-world countries” lowers MMA standards, while calling Alex Pereira “an exception”.
The remarks spread quickly on social media, prompting debate among fans and analysts, with some backing his view and others condemning it as extreme and unfounded.
The dispute touches on the UFC’s wider push to sign talent worldwide, a strategy many say has expanded the sport’s reach and strengthened competition.

With market data showing global MMA's success, is Strickland's rhetoric a real threat to the UFC's international brand?

Will Strickland’s death threats against Chimaev force the UFC to act just days before their UFC 328 showdown?