Amanda Nunes, widely recognized as the “baddest woman on the planet,” firmly confronted the vulgar comments made by Sean Strickland earlier this week.
It was hardly a surprise when Strickland, during UFC Houston media day, began making his usual controversial statements. True to form, the 34-year-old managed to offend numerous individuals, with “The Lioness” among those insulted by his remarks.
Sean Strickland touched upon various subjects, sharing his unfavorable views on fellow fighters and global events. He particularly took aim at female athletes, singling out UFC star Amanda Nunes.
“Not many people give a f*** about women’s MMA in general, you know?” Strickland declared. “It’s like the WNBA. No one gives a f*** about women’s sports. Like, who cares? You’re watching two f***ing chicks.”
He continued, “You take the weakest, softest motherf***er here, and you guys would beat up Amanda Nunes. The fat guy in the Hawaiian shirt. No offense, dude. I like you, but you would f*** up Amanda Nunes any day of the week. Any day of the week.”
Amanda Nunes holds the esteemed title of the greatest female mixed martial artist of all time, with many arguing she stands among the best fighters regardless of gender. The Brazilian’s impressive resume features unparalleled championship wins and dominance across two divisions.
Despite Nunes’ distinguished standing, Strickland proceeded to discredit her and diminish the abilities of all women in the sport. His comments were not well-received by Nunes, who swiftly defended herself and her peers who have dedicated themselves to achieving their positions in combat sports.
In a sharp retort, Nunes stated in response to Strickland, “We do everything he said. And to top it all off, we’re fighters too. Girl power. Don’t cry.”
