Sean Strickland has once again stirred controversy with his comments, this time targeting Justin Gaethje’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz. Although Strickland said he respects Gaethje, he criticized the UFC star for continuing to work with Abdelaziz, referencing past allegations involving the manager. In a strongly worded post on social media, Strickland claimed he would never agree to be represented by Abdelaziz, regardless of the financial offer, because of his personal views about the manager’s past.

The tension between Strickland and Gaethje began after UFC White House, where Gaethje captured the lightweight title by defeating Ilia Topuria earlier this month. Strickland was reportedly not invited to the event, and when a fan suggested that fighters should boycott it in response, Gaethje publicly rejected the idea. The disagreement quickly escalated into a heated exchange on social media, leading to Strickland’s latest comments directed at both Gaethje and his management team.