Sean Strickland wore a t-shirt to training that appears to show a phrase used by Dustin Poirier during his recent arrest on Sunday night.
What happened?
The video of Poirier's arrest has gone viral, with the fighter admitting later that he has been struggling with life after fighting.
Why it matters for Sean Strickland
Strickland seems to have found humor in his fellow athlete's outburst with a new t-shirt he is wearing to train, which reads: “It’s gone be bad my n—–.”
The phrase is a reference to a moment in the video where Poirier threatens to fight the officer and utters the controversial slur.
What comes next?
The viral photo of Strickland was shared by Veronica Hardy, who seemed to find humor in his involvement with a Women’s MMA training session.
And Strickland's actions have sparked discussion in the MMA world about the middleweight champion's sense of humor and willingness to poke fun at his fellow athletes.
But the incident has also raised questions about Poirier's well-being and his struggles with life after fighting.
So the MMA world will be watching to see how Poirier responds to the incident and how it affects his career.
The UFC Performance Institute, where Strickland trained, has been a hub for MMA athletes to prepare for their fights.
On 26 Jun, Strickland took to social media to share his thoughts on the incident, advocating for sobriety in a number of tweets.
And his tweets have sparked a conversation about the importance of mental health and well-being in the MMA world.
The incident has also highlighted the complexities of the relationship between MMA athletes and their fans, with some fans praising Strickland's sense of humor and others criticizing his decision to wear the t-shirt.
But one thing is clear: Sean Strickland is never afraid to speak his mind and stir up controversy in the MMA world.