Strickland Criticised for Asking Young Fan to Raise Middle Finger

In a viral clip, Strickland posed for a picture with a young girl and repeatedly urged her to raise her middle finger toward the camera. The girl remained composed, refusing to comply, and the interaction ended with Strickland abandoning the gesture.

The incident follows a prior controversy when Strickland’s remarks during UFC Houston upset Anthony Hernandez’s daughter, leading him to apologise for the impact of his words.