In a recent interview, UFC veteran Matt Brown addressed the backlash against Sean Strickland following UFC 312. Brown expressed surprise that people are taking Strickland's comments seriously, stating, "When did we start listening to what fighters say?" He emphasized that fighters often make provocative statements and that the public shouldn't be overly concerned with their remarks. Brown also noted that those upset with Strickland's behavior have only themselves to blame for expecting him to act differently