Sean Strickland is embroiled in a feud with Manel Kape after an alleged attack on his coach Eric Nicksick.

What happened?

The incident occurred on June 25, 2026, at the Meta Apex arena, where Manel Kape headlined the UFC Fight Night event.

Sean Strickland's coach Eric Nicksick was allegedly punched in the face by Ali Abdelaziz, Kape's manager.

Why it matters for Sean Strickland

This alleged attack has sparked a heated exchange between Strickland and Kape on social media, with both fighters hurling insults and accusations.

Strickland has also attacked other fighters represented by Abdelaziz, including Justin Gaethje and Belal Muhammad.

What comes next?

The UFC has not released an official statement regarding the incident, but the feud between Strickland and Kape is likely to continue.

On June 25, 2026, Strickland took to social media to explain why he thinks Gaethje "is a b—h" despite claiming to "like him".

Strickland alleged that Abdelaziz "was arrested for being a f–king terrorist" and that he "then snitched on his terrorist boys".

Abdelaziz has been involved in altercations with other managers at MMA events in the past, including a physical altercation with Abe Kawa in 2019.

The incident has sparked a wider debate about the behavior of managers in the UFC, with some calling for greater accountability.

As the situation continues to unfold, fans will be watching to see how the UFC responds to the alleged attack and the subsequent feud between Strickland and Kape.

The Meta Apex arena was the venue for the UFC Fight Night event on June 25, 2026, where Kape defeated Kyoji Horiguchi via third-round knockout.

Strickland's attacks on Gaethje and Abdelaziz have been widely reported, with many in the MMA community weighing in on the situation.

The feud between Strickland and Kape is likely to be a major talking point in the world of MMA in the coming weeks and months.

On June 26, 2026, Strickland attacked former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad, mocking the number of views his video on social media had received.

Muhammad hit back with personal attacks, further fueling the feud between the two fighters.

The situation is complex and multifaceted, with many different factors at play.

As more information becomes available, fans will be able to get a better understanding of what really happened on June 25, 2026, at the Meta Apex arena.

For now, the feud between Strickland and Kape continues to simmer, with no end in sight.

The UFC's response to the alleged attack and the subsequent feud will be closely watched by fans and the wider MMA community.

Only time will tell how the situation will unfold, but one thing is certain - the feud between Strickland and Kape is far from over.