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Strickland Criticised for Asking Young Fan to Raise Middle Finger

Published April 4, 2026 · Updated April 4, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was criticised after a video showed him urging a young fan to raise her middle finger for a photo.

The clip shows Strickland posing with a 10‑year‑old girl and repeatedly gesturing for her to raise her middle finger. The girl stayed calm and refused, and Strickland eventually dropped the idea.

The video sparked backlash on social media, with many calling the behaviour inappropriate for a young fan. Strickland has faced similar criticism before, notably after remarks that upset Anthony Hernandez’s daughter during UFC Houston.

Strickland Criticised for Asking Young Fan to Raise Middle Finger

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