The Epoch Times
The Epoch Times
AD
The Epoch Times
Support Us
Australia News

UFC Fighter Hits Out At Australia’s Pandemic Lockdowns

UFC Fighter Hits Out At Australia’s Pandemic Lockdowns
Sean Strickland participates in a press conference at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 30, 2022. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
Editor
9/7/2023|Updated: 9/7/2023
0:00

Outspoken U.S. mixed martial arts fighter Sean Strickland has called out the tactics deployed by Australian governments during the pandemic in the lead-up to his fight with New Zealand world champion Israel Adesanya.

Mr. Strickland will face Mr. Adesanya on Sept. 10 and will be the first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event in Sydney since 2011. UFC is the largest mixed martial arts fighting promotion in the world.

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
Editor
Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
twitter
Author’s Selected Articles
Is Australia Really Safe? Research Claims Risk of Violent Crime 67 Percent Higher Than the US
Feb 18, 2026
Is Australia Really Safe? Research Claims Risk of Violent Crime 67 Percent Higher Than the US
Is Australia's Centre-Right Party Doomed to Repeat the Fate of its Predecessor?
Feb 12, 2026
Is the Liberal Party Doomed to Repeat the Fate of its Predecessor?
Hanson Speaks at Migration Rally, Vows Not to Back Down From Hate Speech Laws
Jan 26, 2026
Hanson Speaks at Migration Rally, Vows Not to Back Down From Hate Speech Laws
Beijing Urges Australians Not to See Show That Celebrates True Chinese Culture
Jan 06, 2026
Beijing Urges Australians Not to See Show That Celebrates True Chinese Culture
Related Topics
UFC
lockdowns
australia lockdowns
Sean Strickland
Add to My List
Save
The Epoch Times
Copyright © 2000 - 2026 The Epoch Times Association Inc. All Rights Reserved.