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Why does ESPN refuse to condemn UFC star Sean Strickland’s virulent homophobia?

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Subscribe to our daily newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.This weekend, the network is airing UFC 297 on its ESPN+ platform.

One of the biggest names on the card is Sean Strickland, who will be defending his Middleweight Championship. In the lead-up to the big show, Strickland spewed maybe the most homophobic rant we’ve ever heard from a pro athlete.

And Walt Disney Co., which touts its supposed commitment to inclusion, refuses to condemn his vile words. How shameful! The incident in question happened a couple of days ago, when Strickland exploded on a reporter who asked him a perfectly fair question about his previous statements rejecting a gay son.

The fighter said if he had a gay son, that would mean he’s failed as a man. When MMA journalist Alex Lee brought up Strickland’s past comments, the octagon star berated him.

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