The issue of performance-enhancing substances [PEDs] in sports never ends! Fighters getting accused of using PEDs has become an all too familiar occurrence, with some of the biggest names in Dana White‘s promotion embroiled in these accusations. Most recently, outspoken middleweight star Sean Strickland took a shot at the promotion, suggesting that they entertain this element and let athletes cheat their way to the top without any follow-up consequences.
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He addressed the PED use as a loophole, drawing an interesting parallel between the promotion and the popular game ‘Call of Duty’. Strickland’s move has certainly stirred the pot, with fight fans taking notice and adding their two cents.
Sean Strickland calls out UFC’s tolerance to PEDs
Sean Strickland recently took to his Twitter account and made an unconventional comparison between the UFC and the popular video game ‘Call of Duty’. He outlined the consequences of ‘cheating’ in these two areas and emphasized the differences between them.
Call of duty "If you cheat it's a life time ban"
UFC "If you cheat take 6 months off then we will give you a title shot"
Who does it better? Lmao
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) April 13, 2023
The 32-year-old middleweight star wrote, “Call of duty “If you cheat it’s a life time ban”. UFC “If you cheat take 6 months off then we will give you a title shot”. Who does it better? Lmao”.
Although Strickland did not mention any names, the context of the tweet has convinced fans that it is directed towards two of the biggest names in the sport – Conor McGregor and Jon Jones. Jones has a history with PED accusations, while ‘The Notorious’ has come under scrutiny for bulking up during the hiatus and being missing from the USADA test pool.
Fans bring in Conor McGregor & Jon Jones in the “cheating” conversation
Some fans addressed the Jon Jones issue in their responses:
Like Jon drugs bones Jones. Beats his partner at hall of fame then UFC gives him heavyweight title shot.
— disco (@discoduck1504) April 13, 2023
Several people discussed Jones.
Jones should've had a lifetime ban
— Adi (@AdiMCFC) April 13, 2023
Jon Jones is the worst
— Christopher Adam St.Germaine (@cstgermaine84) April 14, 2023
Other fans talked about Conor McGregor, but without criticism:
Mcgregor sells . You don’t
— JuarezG (@ChuckPuck666) April 13, 2023
Conor sells. You guys don't. You can be a big crayrse online all you want, buthit doesn't chabge the fact he made the sport more popular round the world. Theres 1 Conor McGregor and theres like 50 of you cryass babies.
— áindriú 🇮🇪 🇵🇸 (@SuperRicky13) April 13, 2023
McNuggets has to get past Chandler first
— iain (@Iain0115) April 13, 2023
One fan brought up Chael Sonnen in the conversation, too, who openly admitted to using PEDs:
The UFC implementing Call of Duty’s cheater protocol. @ChaelSonnen pic.twitter.com/HHO2bppxE7
— Adam Stuart Graves I (@LumberjakGraves) April 13, 2023
And this fan was not happy with Strickland’s constant complaints.
You come up with something new to complain about everyday
— Theron Jr (@TJR904) April 13, 2023
Strickland is not one to hold back his opinions, and he has never been afraid to put out his honest take as bluntly as possible. Where do you stand on his take on his claims of ‘cheating’ in the UFC? Do you agree with him? Let us know in the comments below.
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