Sean Strickland 'sick to my stomach' after attending Adin Ross’ MMA event

Sean Strickland walked out early from Adin Ross' Brand Risk 14 MMA event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, expressing deep regret over his attendance. The card featured celebrity participants including musician Ray J, former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel, and former NBA players Michael Beasley and Lance Stephenson, alongside unconventional matchups that included dwarf fighters competing in MMA. Strickland, alongside fellow UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan and UFC president Dana White, was present for the spectacle. The UFC middleweight champion took to Instagram Stories to voice his displeasure, writing that he had "never been a part of anything so shameful" and felt "sick to my stomach" about the event. Strickland's departure and public condemnation underscored his strong disapproval of the card's format and what he viewed as a degrading presentation of mixed martial arts. His reaction highlighted tension within the fighting community over celebrity-driven MMA exhibitions.