Overview
- On Tuesday, August 18, Sean Strickland posted a screenshot of alleged private direct messages from Tyron Woodley that he shared publicly on his social account.
- The posted exchange shows Woodley warning Strickland to stop talking about longtime coach Din Thomas and Strickland replying with explicit insults and a caption attacking Woodley’s recent losing skid and suggesting CTE.
- Tyron Woodley told reporters he had messaged out of loyalty to Thomas, said Strickland omitted parts of the thread, and added that the conversation ultimately “ended with respect” and did not include a threat.
- Din Thomas drew heavy criticism for announcing he was done cornering after Gillian Robertson’s UFC 330 loss and later apologized for his timing and handling, which triggered Strickland’s public condemnation.
- The episode keeps an older Strickland–Woodley rivalry in the spotlight, leaves authenticity and context unresolved, and could prolong public feuding that affects fighters’ reputations and upcoming bookings.