Sean Strickland reacts to suspension and insults Khamzat Chimaev: 'Terrorist'

Sean Strickland is one of the most controversial fighters in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC Brazil

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Sean Strickland came out publicly this Friday (22) to speak out for the first time since was suspended for six months by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Through his official Instagram account, the former UFC middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) thanked the agency for its work and expressed his willingness to participate in the anger management course suggested by the institution. If he participates in the activity, his punishment will be reduced to four and a half months. He was also fined $5 (over R$27 at the current exchange rate).

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In publication in feed In a provocative tone, the American used an image created by Artificial Intelligence to illustrate his participation in the activity. In it, the athlete appears as the "teacher" and teaches students how to be more irritable. Furthermore, he didn't hold back from insulting the new champion, Khamzat Shimaev, of Muslim origin.

"Alright! Ready to put this aside and get back in the cage. We can't have a terrorist as champion, unfortunately, I think I'm the only one who can change that. I appreciate the commission doing this. Anger management, here I come...", said the fighter.

Image used by Strickland in an Instagram post. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

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Sean Strickland assaulted another fighter at a minor event

Sean Strickland just entered the cage at Tuff-n-Uff and punched someone after he beat his teammate

(h / t @AlexBehunin) pic.twitter.com/MSlAKCCRsG

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) June 29, 2025

In June of this year, Strickland and Chris Curtis invaded the Octagon at the Tuff N' Uff event after the fight between Luis Hernandez and Miles Hunsinger. Both were working as cornermen for Hunsinger, a member of Xtreme Couture. The pair's training partner ended up losing by guillotine choke submission in the second round, and Hernandez provoked the two UFC athletes immediately afterward.

Both men rushed the cage, and Strickland cornered Hernandez against the fence and struck him with a few punches, while Curtis tried to calm his friend down and prevent him from continuing to attack the athlete. Although he was not suspended, Curtis was fined $2,5 (more than R$13,6 at the current exchange rate).