Sean Strickland: ‘I hate myself’ for attending ‘f*cked up’ Manziel vs. Menery event
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland criticized the Brand Risk 14 event, describing it as shameful and expressing regret for attending the influencer fight card headlined by Johnny Manziel and Bob Menery.
- Strickland, who was a guest commentator at the event, said he left early and felt a loss of dignity after witnessing the unusual mix of boxing and MMA fights promoted by streamer Adin Ross.
- The card featured lopsided bouts, including Manziel defeating Menery quickly and Lance Stephenson overpowering Michael Beasley in 90 seconds, drawing widespread criticism.
- UFC CEO Dana White supported the event and allowed it to take place at the UFC’s home base, which confused many in the MMA community.
- Strickland expressed concern about the influence of streaming culture on future generations, lamenting that the streamer community’s prominence is a negative sign for America’s future.