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UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland and former titleholder Tyron Woodley engaged in a war of words over Din Thomas.

UFC analyst and former fighter Din Thomas is under intense criticism after ‘retiring’ as a cornerman following Gillian Robertson’s loss at UFC 330. Robertson lost to UFC women’s strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern by unanimous decision with Thomas, her longtime mentor and coach, in her corner.

After massive backlash, Thomas apologized for his ‘retirement’ during the most recent episode of Deep Waters alongside Dustin Poirier and Jorge Masvidal. Robertson, in her first post-fight comments after UFC 330, appeared to question the sincerity of Thomas’ apology.

Enter Sean Strickland, who went on an X-rated social media rant against Thomas as the controversy built steam over the weekend. Strickland defended Robertson’s performance and blasted Thomas’ critical remarks in the immediate aftermath of the fight.

After Strickland’s remarks went viral, one of Thomas’ closest confidants, former UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley, defended the coach against Strickland’s attacks.

Sean Strickland, Tyron Woodley trade threats over Din Thomas controversy

As Strickland leaked on Instagram, Woodley gave him a stern warning after the middleweight champ’s recent remarks about Thomas following UFC 330.

“Watch your mouth talking about Din,” Woodley messaged Strickland.

“You have no clue WTF you talking about, we laugh all the time when you have no filter, but you a habitual line-crosser. I’m ride or die about him. Don’t cross that line.”

Tyron Woodley confronted Sean Strickland in his DMs for talking bad about Din Thomas

Sean Strickland sent him back a screenshot of his 7-fight losing skid 😬

🗣️ Woodley: “Watch your mouth talking about Din. You have no clue wtf you talking about.”

🗣️ Strickland: “Bro what are… pic.twitter.com/MjP2elpaR2

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) August 18, 2026

Three hours later, Strickland hit back at Woodley.

“Bro, what are you gonna do? You ain’t gonna do a damn thing lmao,” Strickland responded to Woodley.

“Din can suck my c—. Weak a– b—-.”

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