Overview
- In an Instagram video recorded on the way to a UFC shoot, Strickland said the process is "fraudulent" and asked to be handed a script to finish quickly.
- He is slated to headline in Houston on Feb. 21 against Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez in his first fight since losing to Dricus Du Plessis.
- There have been no reports of disciplinary action tied to the comments, and his main event booking remains in place.
- Hernandez enters the bout on an eight-fight winning streak with six finishes, adding competitive intrigue to the matchup.
- Coverage places the remarks in the context of Strickland's polarizing style, which often clashes with sponsor- and broadcaster-friendly content.