Security jumps in after fan runs up to Sean Strickland at UFC 297 pre-fight press conference – VIDEO
The UFC security team was on point tonight as a fan who appeared to be wanting an autograph or a handshake, rushed up on to the stage during the UFC 297 press conference.
The eager young man stopped right in front of UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland who will be defending his title against Dricus Du Plessis in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Saturday night.
Check it out below:
Fan run up on Sean Strickland for an autograph during UFC 297 press conference! He tells Dricus Du Plessis that he wants to go toe to toe! Who y’all got? @SStricklandMMA @dricusduplessis #UFC297 #ufc pic.twitter.com/W13j0CQq94
— Nina-Marie Daniele (@ninamdrama) January 18, 2024
WE GOT FANS RUSHING THE STAGE TO SHAKE STRICKLAND’S HAND IN CANADA #UFC297 pic.twitter.com/W5wkxsbPtq
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) January 18, 2024
Watch the full UFC 297 pre-fight press conference below:
Current fight card:
Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis -185 lbs- For UFC Middleweight Title
Raquel Pennington vs. Mayra Bueno Silva – 135 lbs – For Vacant UFC Women’s Bantamweight Title
Arnold Allen vs. Movsar Evloev – 145 lbs
Neil Magny vs. Mike Malott – 170 lbs
Brad Katona vs. Garrett Armfield – 135 lbs
Gillian Robertson vs. Polyana Viana – 115 lbs
Serhiy Sidey vs. Ramon Taveras – 135 lbs
Chris Curtis vs. M. Barriault – 185 lbs
Malcolm Gordon vs. Jimmy Flick – 125 lbs
Yohan Lainesse vs. Sam Patterson – 170 lbs
Charles Jourdain vs. Sean Woodson – 145 lbs
J. Jasudavicius vs. P. Cachoeira – 125 lbs
