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Sean Strickland turns Dustin Poirier’s viral IGBBMN phrase into a gym craze

Sean Strickland adopted Dustin Poirier's viral airport phrase, turning it into a running joke. His gym teammates began shouting the acronym together, which became a team chant. Strickland also put the phrase on merchandise and spray-painted it onto his truck. He initially criticized Poirier's public statements about his struggles. However, Strickland later expressed sympathy and defended…

Sean Strickland turns Dustin Poirier’s viral IGBBMN phrase into a gym craze

Sean Strickland has turned Dustin Poirier's viral airport bodycam phrase into a gym craze. The acronym "IGBBMN," which stands for "It's Going To Be Bad My N**ga," originated from Poirier's arrest after allegedly threatening to fight a police officer while intoxicated. Strickland adopted the phrase, making it part of his gym culture.

His teammates started shouting the acronym together, and Strickland even put it on gear and spray-painted it onto his truck. The moment showcased Strickland's sense of humor and the phrase quickly became a team chant. Despite initially criticizing Poirier for speaking about his struggles with depression and alcoholism, Strickland later apologized and defended Poirier's situation, urging Bud Light not to abandon him.

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