Sean Strickland claims MMA is the manliest sport, critiques soccer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 3:26 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Sean Strickland expressed his views on the masculinity of various sports following an analysis of sports on July 20, 2026. Strickland ranked mixed martial arts as the most masculine, followed by kickboxing and boxing. He criticized soccer players for faking injuries, questioning their integrity in the sport. Strickland won the UFC middleweight title for the second time at UFC 328 against Khamzat Chimaev and is facing interest from multiple fighters for a rematch there.
- •Strickland believes MMA is the most masculine sport.
- •He ranked soccer lower on his masculinity scale.
- •Strickland won the UFC middleweight title on May 6, 2026.
- •Chimaev is seeking a rematch after losing to Strickland.
- •Imavov and Du Plessis are also contenders for future bouts.
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — Sean Strickland says MMA tops every sport, takes another shot at soccer
"Sean Strickland recently listed sports in terms of what he considers masculine.
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