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Sean Strickland went wild during the UFC 279 press conference on Thursday at T-Mobile Arena after a fan rushed him onstage before security escorted the young man out of the arena.
Strickland, 32, seemed to have enjoyed the moment thoroughly and even shook the fan's hand before security got to him. The middleweight champion then pumped his fists in the air while cheering.
Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis
UFC 279 will see Strickland defend his belt against Dricus Du Plessis during the main event on Saturday night.
This will be Strickland's first title defense since stunning Israel Adesanya in September 2023.