Sean Strickland directs rant toward UFC champ Justin Gaethje, manager

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland publicly criticized Justin Gaethje's manager, saying he would never sign with Ali Abdelaziz. Posting on X, Strickland said he likes Gaethje but opposes Abdelaziz, citing an alleged arrest and claims of informing; he used strong language in the post. According to the video, the dispute began during the build-up to Gaethje's lightweight title win over Ilia Topuria earlier this month at UFC White House. Strickland was not invited to the White House event, a fan proposed a boycott over his absence, Gaethje opposed the idea, and the pair then traded heated messages online.