Manel Kape on recent conflict with Sean Strickland with both training at same gym: ‘He loves attention’
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Manel Kape and UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland, both training at Xtreme Couture, engaged in a heated social media exchange after Strickland insulted Kape’s manager and accused Kape of cheating.
- Kape responded by calling out Strickland for not confronting his manager in person and accused him of pretending to be a bully, emphasizing that weight class does not equate to confidence or intimidation.
- Despite the fiery online interaction, Kape stated he is not seeking conflict and believes the situation will not escalate into anything serious, noting that both fighters handle their issues maturely.
- Kape, who recently won by knockout, is taking time off while Strickland is currently training in Florida, making an immediate confrontation unlikely.
- Kape remains confident about future interactions with Strickland, expecting no long-term problems despite the online banter, as they share the same training environment and have previously crossed paths.
