Did Sean Strickland try to bite African challenger Dricus? El Segundo Podcast. Craig Jones
Dec 19, 2023
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UFC fighter Sean Strickland's brawl at UFC 296 and the New Wave's love for censorship. The speaker shares their strange encounter with Strickland at the event and discusses his behavior. They also talk about controversial drug use, a bizarre karate event in Las Vegas, the discomfort of cowboy hats, American healthcare, and the challenges of taking photos with fans. The podcast ends with a discussion on Bali adventures and ketamine use.
Colby Covington's controversial behavior at a UFC event highlights the confusion and concern caused by offensive remarks followed by patriotic statements.
The scuffle between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis at a UFC event exemplifies the unpredictability of live events and the potential chaos it can ignite.
Attending a Karate Combat event in Las Vegas provided a surreal and fascinating experience with unconventional fighters, costumes, and performances.
Deep dives
Key Point 1: Controversial behavior at a UFC event
The podcast discusses the controversial behavior of Colby Covington at a recent UFC event. The hosts highlight how he made offensive remarks, including bringing up a fighter's murdered father, yet still received support from the crowd because he followed it up with patriotic statements. They emphasize the confusion and concern that this behavior can cause among non-American observers.
Key Point 2: Strickland and Dricus Scuffle
The podcast delves into a scuffle between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis, which took place at a UFC event. They recount how Strickland exhibited erratic behavior, live-streaming and shouting offensive comments during fights. Eventually, he got into a physical altercation with Dricus, sparking chaos in the vicinity. The hosts discuss the unusual circumstances surrounding the incident and highlight the unpredictability of live events.
Key Point 3: Karate Combat and Vegas Experience
The hosts share their surreal experience attending a Karate Combat event in Las Vegas. They describe the bizarre atmosphere, including fighters in karate pants, mullets, and patriotic walkouts. They also mention unexpected sightings like magician Criss Angel and unconventional performances by dancers dressed as aliens. The hosts express their fascination with the unique event and the eclectic crowd in Las Vegas.
Weird Experiences at an Adult Karate Event
The speaker reflects on attending an adult karate event and describes how strange and unusual the experience was. They mention watching a guy with a mullet knock out the bare knuckle boxing champ and then kiss his girlfriend and express their disbelief at the whole spectacle. They also mention the presence of a magician and celebrities that seemed out of place. The speaker questions the motivation behind participating in such events and wonders how much the fighters actually get paid. They admit to being intrigued and unable to stop thinking about the strange event.
The Unusual and Weird Crowd at a Raiders Game
The speaker attends a Raiders game and describes the strange atmosphere and crowd. They mention seeing fans dressed in costumes, including blackface and pirate outfits, and express confusion about why people go to such extremes to support a sports team. The speaker speculates about the motivations behind these behaviors and contemplates the idea of interviewing someone who dresses up for sports games. They also touch on the diversity of the crowd and share a surprising moment of unity between a Raiders fan and a gay couple.
Craig Jones has returned from his hometown of Bali to bless us all with a brand new episode of the El Segundo Podcast. In this one the boys talk about UFC 296 & how Craig witnessed first hand the Sean Strickland brawl. The boys also cover how the New Wave loves censorship, Karate in Las Vegas, & how patriotic this country can be. Make sure to hit that download button so you never miss another one of these again.