Sean Strickland slams men who suffer from depression: 'Shut up'

Sean Strickland Photos used to promote a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction.

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One of the most controversial names in all of MMA, Sean Strickland He got involved in yet another controversy last Monday (6). In a video published on his social networks, the current middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) decided to address a sensitive topic: depression. With his already well-known outspoken manner, he made a point of criticizing some of those affected by the disease.

According to the current champion, feeling depressed while living a financially and socially comfortable life is not justified. He cited families affected by cancer to strengthen his argument. It is worth noting that he He claimed similar things. when discussing the arrest of Dustin poirier recently.

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“If you’re successful and have a family and are rich, (depression) isn’t a thing. There are kids lying in bed dying of chemotherapy right now, who would do anything for one more day on this planet. And you’re looking in the mirror saying, ‘I’m sad.’ Shut up,” he stated.

Sean Strickland says male depression isn't a real thing 😬

“If you're successful and you have a family and you're rich, [depression] isn't a thing. There are kids laying in bed dying of chemo right now, that would do anything for one more day on this planet. And you're looking… https://t.co/cH3EsW1wyq pic.twitter.com/76WInwFEeX

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Sean Strickland had a childhood marked by abuse.

Sean Strickland at the entrance to the UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC India

Very vocal in all his media appearances, the American has spoken several times about his childhood traumas, mainly caused by episodes of violence perpetrated by his late father. On several occasions, his rivals have taken advantage of this to attack him in exchanges of provocations and insults. Strickland has even become emotional while giving interviews on... Espaitec's by comedian Theo Von in 2024.