“Signed because you’re hot” – Sean Strickland reveals dark reality behind women’s MMA and OnlyFans contents
Sean Strickland once said women belonged in the kitchen. Now, he attacked Women's MMA and Paige VanZant with a controversial tweet.
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In MMA, controversy is never far, and recent remarks from middleweight champion Sean Strickland have once again stoked the fire. Strickland, renowned for his uncensored beliefs, resorted to Twitter to respond to former UFC fighter Paige VanZant’s claim. She claimed she made more on OnlyFans in a day than she did in her UFC career. Strickland dug into his thoughts on women’s MMA, namely the signing of athletes based on their physical attractiveness.
In a recent social media post, UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland sparked debate with his remarks against women’s MMA. He especially addressed the former UFC competitor Paige VanZant, who recently revealed her UFC career pay and OnlyFans pay in an interview. This is what he had to say:
Paige Vanzant said she made more on only fans in 24 hours than she did in the UFC. Let’s unpack.
1. You were signed because you’re hot.
2. Women’s MMA is lame.
3. Men will pay more to see you naked than to watch you fight.
Stay in school kids, fighting sucks lol
Sean Strickland via X
Sean Strickland recently became the UFC middleweight champion after defeating Israel Adesanya. Since then, he remained very vocal and has gotten himself into several controversies. Strickland’s unapologetic behavior and his disdain for non-traditional fighting practices have definitely made him the talk of the town.
The uproar over Sean Strickland’s statements highlights the continuing debate over gender dynamics and marketability in sports. Strickland will defend his 185-pound championship belt for the first time against Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 297 on January 20, 2024.
Fight fans react to Sean Strickland’s comments about Paige VanZant and Women’s MMA
Sean Strickland’s recent remarks on Paige VanZant’s wages on OnlyFans and his views on women’s MMA drew a broad range of reactions from fight fans. The heated responses have sparked conversations about the perceived connections of athletic ability, beauty, and marketability in sports.
Many within the MMA community agreed with Strickland’s assertion that the UFC’s original signing of VanZant was motivated by her appearance. Some fight fans and athletes argued that women’s MMA was just as exciting and legitimate. These are some of the reactions from fight fans:
As the dust settles, observing how these discussions affect perceptions within the MMA community will be interesting. This comment by Strickland is only the beginning of the discussion about women’s athleticism, attractiveness, and marketability in a male-dominant sport.
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