Sean Strickland claims more women have come forward with allegations against former WEC and UFC fighter Tiki Ghosn.
Earlier this week, Strickland posted a video on social media accusing the fighter-turned-manager of assaulting an unidentified female and made it clear that he was prepared to fight Ghosn in court should the Arsenal Sports Agency founder decide to sue him for defamation.
24 hours later, Strickland’s comments picked up little traction in the MMA media, something ‘Tarzan’ believes is a testament to how well-connected Ghosn is in the industry.
“48 hours and nothing,” Strickland posted. “Tell me there is not a cover up.. I can’t sneeze without it coming up on Google… the flow of information is controlled.”
48 hours and nothing.. Tell me there is not a cover up.. I can't sneeze without it coming up on Google… the flow of information is controlled pic.twitter.com/AqCV2h4do3
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) August 13, 2024
However, Strickland’s crusade for justice has seemingly inspired some individuals to come forward. According to the former UFC middleweight champion, he has received messages from a few “very credible” women who are levying allegations against Ghosn.
“I have received a couple messages from girls who are very credible,” Strickland wrote on X. “Really bad.. worse than I thought If they want to stay in the shadows I will respect that But I am going to ask them if I can share their messages with the UFC Tiki you don’t deserve the life you have….”
I have received a couple messages from girls who are very credible.
Really bad.. worse than I thought
If they want to stay in the shadows I will respect that
But I am going to ask them if I can share their messages with the UFC
Tiki you don't deserve the life you have….
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) August 14, 2024
There was a part of me that thought
"Sean this guy is friends with everyone, just shut the fuck up and don't ruin your career"
because of you guys it doesn't matter. I am above Tiki because you guys..
other people/fighters knew. They were just afraid to ruin their careers
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) August 14, 2024
The worst things Tiki could do is sue me.
I will show a lawyer the messages. The girls, the father. They will all have to give a statement in discovery
And it will be forced public. I think he best thing is trying to hide out until the next news cycle, I ain't letting it die
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) August 14, 2024
Whether or not those allegations ever come to light remains to be seen, but thus far, Ghosn has not offered a response to the online attack.
Aljamain Sterling Reacts to the Accusations Made by Sean Strickland
One person who did respond to Strickland’s comments is former bantamweight titleholder Aljamain Sterling, who is currently represented by Ghosn.
“I’m receiving a lot of messages on social media regarding my management,” Sterling wrote. “I can 100% confirm that I learned of the accusations this week. I don’t have all the information but this is not a reflection of me, in any form.”
I’m receiving a lot of messages on social media regarding my management. I can 100% confirm that I learned of the accusations this week. I don’t have all the information but this is not a reflection of me, in any form.
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 15, 2024
Aside from Sterling, Ghosn has worked with a number of fighters including Michael Bisping, B.J. Penn, Quinton Jackson, Tito Ortiz, Jason ‘Mayhem’ Miller, Ricco Rodriguez, Cheick Kongo, Joey Beltran, and Brian Ortega. Ghosn is also the proprietor of the Huntington Beach Ultimate Training Center in Huntington Beach, California.
Ghosn went 10-8 in his mixed martial arts career which includes an 0-4 run inside the Octagon.
