UFC fighter Sean Strickland has been criticized for making a vile anti-LGBTQ attack, prompting responses from various media outlets. ESPN, in particular, has been called out for what has been described as a 'disgracefully weak' response to the incident related to #UFC297. The controversy has sparked opinions across social media, with some users expressing disappointment in the sports network's handling of the situation and others commenting on the impact of Disney's acquisition of the UFC. The incident has led to discussions about the integrity of the sport and the role of media in addressing such attacks.
that gay journalist who sean strickland ripped at the presser rn: https://t.co/lQsefDieft
If a man dressed like THIS says Sean Strickland won the fight. Sean Strickland won the fight. 🤷♂️ Rigged for the LGBTQ community, sad to see what Disney acquiring the UFC does to the integrity. Fuck this sport, I’m taking my talents elsewhere. Goodbye. #UFC297 https://t.co/VefRkXbdBk
Sean Strickland: *loses his belt* Disney/ESPN executives and liberals: #UFC297 https://t.co/Dqdh0AIKgQ
Sean Strickland will have the LGBTQ+ community in shambles after he KO’s a proud member in DDP
ESPN's response to Sean Strickland's vile anti-LGBTQ attack is disgracefully weak | Opinion (via @mikefreemanNFL) #UFC297 https://t.co/V370Tf5hm0
UFC's Sean Strickland made a vile anti-LGBTQ attack. ESPN's response is disgracefully weak https://t.co/jrNccHZvT0 via @usatoday
UFC's Sean Strickland made a vile anti-LGBTQ attack. ESPN's response is disgracefully weak https://t.co/FISGGyobJb
ESPN's response to Sean Strickland's homophobic attack is totally lame https://t.co/WrT7n1efUf