Sean Strickland and Justin Gaethje exchange insults ahead of UFC Freedom 250

Sean Strickland criticized Justin Gaethje, calling him a 'spineless b*tch' over a proposed boycott of UFC Freedom 250, scheduled for June 14. Strickland claims he was banned from the event at the White House, where Gaethje will face lightweight champion Ilia Topuria. The conflict escalated when Gaethje fired back, accusing Strickland of being unpatriotic and questioning his absence from the event. Strickland has previously expressed disinterest in attending due to his views on the U.S. government. Both fighters continue to address the escalating tensions leading up to the fight.

• 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Sean Strickland calls Gaethje 'spineless b*tch' over UFC Freedom 250 debate