“Politely asked us to move” – Mother of kids caught in Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis’ crossfire reveals important detail of brawl

Bruna Burns is the wife of UFC fighter Gilbert Burns. Bruna shared a fresh take on the dramatic altercation between Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis at UFC 296. The fight emerged in the audience when Dricus and Strickland exchanged some words. Strickland then asked the kid sitting in the row behind him to move. When he did, Strickland jumped on Du Plessis.

Burns claimed in a tweet that soon before the tumultuous scene, Dricus Du Plessis mocked and urged Strickland to approach him. Despite her typical criticism of Strickland’s remarks, Burns blamed the confrontation on Du Plessis. This is what she said:

I don’t like @SStricklandMMA trash talks but DDP call him to fight right there. Sean polite asked us to move before he jumped.

Bruna Burns via X

According to Burns, Du Plessis started the fight by signaling Strickland to approach while sitting cage-side barely two rows away. Sean Strickland, renowned for his fiery personality, calmly asked the Burns family to relocate. This cleared the way for him to vault over the rows and assault Du Plessis. The altercation immediately escalated, with Strickland throwing a barrage of blows before security arrived.

Strickland left the event immediately after the confrontation. In the post-fight news conference, UFC CEO Dana White emphasized that he was not kicked out. The incident’s repercussions are unknown, and the UFC community is left to ponder the unexpected turn of events.

Fight fans react to new revelation about the UFC 296 brawl between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis

Fans rushed to social media to share their diverse views and perspectives in response to Bruna Burns’ revelation. Bruna Burns, the wife of UFC fighter Gilbert Burns, stated that, despite her customary disdain for Strickland’s trash talk, the incident was caused by Du Plessis. She alleged that he taunted Strickland and called him to fight before mayhem transpired.

Fans commented on the unexpected event, expressing amazement at the behind-the-scenes information supplied by Burns. Given Strickland’s reputation for outspokenness, some fans questioned the sincerity of his modest request. Others were concerned about the safety of individuals caught in the crossfire. Here are some of the reactions of fight fans:

The incident remains a heated subject. This highlights social media’s huge influence on creating the narrative and perception of events in the world of MMA. Fans continue to express their opinions, with some siding with Du Plessis and others with Strickland.

In case you missed it:

• ‘As*hole’ Dana White takes blame for Sean Strickland – Dricus du Plessis brawl at UFC 296
• “Israel Adesanya would be my first choice,” Dricus Du Plessis suspects Dana White’s UFC to push Khamzat Chimaev super fight after UFC 297 win

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