UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland recently sparked controversy by urging the internet to target Hasbulla Magomedov, a popular social media figure, over a viral video of cat abuse.
Strickland's comments have been met with widespread criticism, with many accusing him of promoting cyberbullying and encouraging violent behavior.
Recently, Hasbulla Magomedov, a Tik-Tok star from Dagestan, Russia, faced backlash after a video surfaced online of him mistreating his pet cat. The video quickly went viral, sparking outrage from animal rights advocates and concerned citizens alike.
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Magomedov initially gained fame in 2020 for sharing entertaining videos of himself during COVID-19 lockdowns, and has since built a following of over eight million on various social media platforms. However, the incident has brought negative attention to the influencer and raised questions about his ethical standards.
Sean Strickland, a well-known figure in the world of MMA, is notorious for his inflammatory comments and confrontational behavior. He recently set his sights on Hasbulla in response to a disturbing video of him abusing a cat. Strickland has not minced words in his criticism of Hasbulla, going so far as to label him a "sick b*stard" on Twitter. 'Tarzan' tweeted:
"My god what a sick little b*stard!!!!! What kind of cold sick f*ck does this to a defenseless animal, you f**king goblin.. sickening.... Now if I said that about 24 hours ago I would of been a bad person lmao! Internet hate.. you fuel me!!!!! Pick on the midget!!!"
Check out Sean Strickland's tweet on Hasbulla below:
After being reported for breaking community guidelines, Sean Strickland wants Elon Musk to buy Instagram
Sean Strickland is known for his unfiltered and often controversial statements, which have landed him in hot water on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter. In the past, he has faced bans from these platforms due to his provocative content. However, in a surprising turn of events, his Twitter account was reinstated after Elon Musk's acquisition of the platform.
Strickland recently called on Elon Musk to acquire Instagram as well. This comes after 'Tarzan' was flagged for a post in which he discussed storming the Capitol Building in 2021, prompting concerns about his rhetoric and potential harm to public safety.
The 185-pound combatant tweeted:
"Instagram is absolutely f***ing trash... @elonmusk it's time man... we should start a gofund me 'buy Instagram'."