Sean Strickland's Coach Addresses Altercation with Islam Makhachev's Manager

Sean Strickland's coach Eric Nicksick has addressed the rumors of a physical altercation with Islam Makhachev's manager Ali Abdelaziz.

The incident occurred on June 20 at the UFC fight night event at Meta Apex.

Nicksick and Abdelaziz allegedly got into a fight during the Manel Kape vs. Kyoji Horiguchi event.

Abdelaziz reportedly punched Nicksick, leading to an altercation that prompted UFC security to intervene.

The altercation has sparked speculation about a potential fight between Sean Strickland and Islam Makhachev.

However, Nicksick downplayed the incident, describing it as a disagreement between longtime friends.

Nicksick and Abdelaziz have since buried the hatchet, with Abdelaziz apologizing to Nicksick.

The incident has not affected Sean Strickland's training, with Nicksick focusing on the upcoming title fight with Manel Kape.

Nicksick acknowledged that the altercation was not a big deal, and the two have moved on.

The UFC has not commented on the incident, but it is unlikely to affect the upcoming fight between Sean Strickland and his opponent.

Sean Strickland's coach Eric Nicksick spoke to Ariel Helwani about the incident, providing his side of the story.

Nicksick stated that he and Abdelaziz have been friends for 15 years and that the altercation was just a disagreement.

The incident has sparked interest in a potential fight between Sean Strickland and Islam Makhachev, but nothing has been confirmed.