UFC fighter Sean Strickland’s recent rant against “influencers” has sparked stunned reactions from both his coach and fans! In a heated tirade on social media, Strickland expressed frustration at feeling excluded from what he called the “circlej*rk” of fame and influencer culture. He declared, “I never got the f**king invitation or the guidelines, so here we are.”
He also highlighted that he will not be taking part in ‘Nitrocross’ and claimed that the “golden rules” of the influencer community were the reason behind his exclusion from the event. Regardless, his choice of vehicle to record the video from was pointed out by the fans, and his coach, Eric Nicksick also took to the comments to show his displeasure with the situation.
Influencer culture put on blast by Sean Strickland in his latest rant
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Sean Strickland is known for his unfiltered and brash personality by the fans. Recently, the former UFC middleweight champion was in the limelight for his sparring session with influencer, Sneako and his interaction with musician, Machine Gun Kelly at a ‘Power Slap’ event.
In the video shared on Instagram, Strickland stated, “Bad news guys, I’m not racing Nitro Cross, this isn’t Nitro Cross’s doing man, they’re great f**king people, this goes beyond them.”
He then went on to criticize the unwritten rules of influencer behavior, expressing his disdain for the perceived entitlement of some individuals. He recounted various encounters, including the sparring session with Sneako as he stated, “A TikToker wants to spar, I treat him no differently than anybody else.”
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‘Tarzan’ also took shots at MGK as he revealed, “Dude you dress like a vampire wearing a f**king manbag” and provided scathing commentary on the privileged treatment of influencers at sporting events, contrasting it with the experience of regular fans.
He concluded the rant by expressing his rant by expressing his desire to distance himself from influencer culture, asserting that he would prefer to be among regular fans than be part of what he termed the “circlej*rk.” But his outburst drew a range of reactions from fans and prominent figures in the MMA community like his coach, Eric Nicksick, and Nina-Marie Daniele. Let’s take a look at what the netizens had to say!
Fans slam Strickland for his rant as they point out his ‘Tesla’ in the video
Fans were left stunned at Strickland’s vehicle in the video which they guessed was a Tesla electric vehicle
“Are you in a f**cking Tesla?”
Others pointed out the absurdity of the situation with Strickland’s rant contrasted against the choice of vehicle
“He’s actually driving that tesla lmao”
“Sean please tell me your not in a electric car”
Fans also claimed that Strickland is “scared” of sparring Jake Paul, another influencer known for his transition to combat sports, and claimed that he is “mad” at MGK’s success
“i’ll fight an influencer” but is embarrassingly scared of Jake Paul. and is also mad that MGK has a more then doubled the net worth from making spectacular music. stay mad driving your baby tesla”
But some showcased their supporter for the UFC fighter by claiming that his exclusion from Nitrocross was “bullsh*t”
“Bullsh*t man! Sorry to hear that! You totally should be hitting the track!”
His coach, Eric Nicksick, commented in frustration that his absence from the town for a short duration saw Strickland get involved in so much controversy
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Nicksick: “I leave town for one week… 🤦🏼♂️”
While Nina-Marie Daniele, known for her own social media presence, implored Strickland to clarify if he counted her in the rant as well
Daniele: “Am I a part of the influencer circle jerk? Please say no lol”
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As the dust settles on this social media storm, it serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of online discourse and its impact on public figures. What did you make of Sean Strickland’s rant against social media and influencers? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
