Sean Strickland faces backlash for AI video of attacking Dylan Mulvaney
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 2:11 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
UFC star Sean Strickland shared an AI-generated video showing him beating transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. The video, which appeared to mock Mulvaney's partnership with Bud Light, drew criticism for promoting violence. Critics labeled the content grotesque and inappropriate, especially during Pride Month. Strickland's posts included support for Donald Trump, further provoking backlash. The video remains accessible on his Instagram account.
- •Strickland shared an AI video of himself attacking Mulvaney.
- •The video was framed as a fake Bud Light advertisement.
- •Critics condemned the video as inappropriate for Pride Month.
- •Strickland expressed support for Trump in related posts.
- •The original video is still available on social media.
- 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Totally wrong’: UFC star Sean Strickland criticized for AI clip beating up transgender woman
"UFC star Sean Strickland has always been outspoken about his political beliefs, no matter how controversial they might be. But he has now taken it to a new level. This week, the UFC star shared an AI-generated video that showed him in the ring beating up prominent transgender social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney, who went…
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Fighting•Jun 3, 2026, 3:00 PMMerab Dvalishvili vs. Henry Cejudo set for RAF’s international debut in Georgia; Arman Tsarukyan to compete- Fighting•Jun 3, 2026, 2:55 PMPreview: UFC Vegas 118 Prelims
Fighting•Jun 3, 2026, 2:32 PMThe Bloodline 2026: Don’t call it a rehash- Fighting•Jun 3, 2026, 2:30 PMUFC BJJ 9 free live stream, results, video highlights | Fowler vs. Johnson
Fighting•Jun 3, 2026, 2:00 PMDonald Trump wants to keep UFC White House setup: ‘We’ll never, ever take it down!’
FightingFighting•Jun 3, 2026, 1:46 PMWomen's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Where doe...
