“Last of a dying breed” – Sean Strickland’s ‘Sounds Gay’ training shirt with ex-UFC star Paul Felder goes viral for hilarity

Controversial UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was seen wearing a t-shirt with a problematic quote. It was unconventional of Strickland to wear it. 

“Last of a dying breed” – Sean Strickland’s ‘Sounds Gay’ training shirt with ex-UFC star Paul Felder goes viral for hilarity

Sean Strickland wearing an unconventional dress (image credit- Twitter)

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has a rich history of colorful characters and controversial figures. Sean Strickland is one of the most interesting characters currently dominating the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) headlines. In the recent UFC 293 main event, Strickland became the new UFC middleweight champion.

Furthermore, Strickland achieved a stunning upset victory over the former UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya. Subsequently, Strickland was the underdog for the fight, as fans had anticipated that Adensanya would win easily. Strickland had the upper hand in the fight and maintained that dominating pressure for five rounds. In addition, Strickland’s wild and unfiltered outbursts have made him one of the sport’s wildest and most unpredictable fighters.

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Strickland’s willingness to speak his mind, no matter the consequences, has earned him fans and critics alike. Furthermore, some may attribute his inflammatory language to his status as a combatant. While others may view it as a form of self-expression, either way, it has caused both admiration and alarm.

Subsequently, his statements have sparked discussions regarding the boundaries of freedom of speech and the responsibilities of public figures. Strickland doesn’t always agree with everyone, which adds to his reputation for being a bit of a wild card.

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Fans react to Sean Strickland’s ‘Sounds Gay’ training shirt

People consider topics like the LGTBQ community sensitive and view negative comments towards the LGTBQ community as derogatory. However, this does not stop the newly crowned middleweight champion from expressing his personal views.

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Sean Strickland (image credit- The Bleacher Report)

Former UFC star Paul Felder trained with Strickland in a recent viral clip on Twitter. However, the key highlight of the clip was not the training but rather the T-shirt that Strickland wore. Strickland was gifted a t-shirt with the quote, “Sounds Gay…I’m in,” and he can be seen wearing it with great pride, ironically. Fans reacted to the clip by praising Strickland for his unfiltered personality and calling him “Last of a dying breed.” Check out some of the fan reactions:

https://twitter.com/staresintosouls/status/1706723035405791704?s=20
https://twitter.com/XLWhiteTee/status/1706677671844012449?s=20
https://twitter.com/magnum_mma/status/1706684203625312663?s=20

Strickland’s fans love that he’s genuine and remains unpredictable in terms of his behavior. Subsequently, Sean Strickland is never afraid to express his opinions, even if they are unorthodox or controversial. Furthermore, it is a refreshing contrast to the carefully crafted personalities of other fighters.

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