Dana White Reacts To Sean Strickland’s Controversial LGBTQ Comments ‘Free Speech, People Can Say Whatever They Want’

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UFC CEO Dana White is unbothered by some of Sean Strickland’s comments from earlier this week.

During his media day press conference, Strickland went on an anti-LGBTQ rant that offended many.

“Here’s the thing about Bud Light,” Strickland said. “Ten years ago, to be trans was a mental f—-ng illness; and now, all of sudden, people like you have f—ing weaseled your way in the world. You are an infection. You are the definition of weakness. Everything that is wrong with the world is because of f—ing you.

“And the best thing is the world’s not buying it. The world’s not buying your f—ing b—hit you’re f—ng peddling. The world is not saying, ‘You know what? You’re right. F—ng chicks have d—s.’ The world’s not saying that. The world’s saying, ‘No, there are two genders.’ I don’t want my kids being taught about who they could f— in school. I don’t want my kids being taught about their sexual preference.”

🏳️‍🌈🥊 Sean Strickland outlines his issues with the LGBT community.

“10 years ago to be trans was a mental fu**ing illness.”

Do you agree with Sean? pic.twitter.com/IrVeYSf5tL

— Censored Men (@CensoredMen) January 17, 2024

At the UFC 297 postfight press conference, White was asked if he would limit Strickland’s speech for going off the rails, and White told the media member that he’s not one to control anyone’s speech.

“It’s free speech, I’m going control what people say? I’m going to tell what people believe, I don’t tell any other f—ing human being what to think and what to say.”

“Free speech, brother. People can say whatever they want, they can believe whatever they want.”