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“It seems to me that there was a dispute about payments” – coach Xtreme Couture reveals an internal dispute between Sean Strickland and Erik Nicksick.

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“I guess there was a payment dispute” - Xtreme Couture Coach reveals internal dispute between Sean Strickland and Eric Nicksick. 

 

The drama broke out later Sean StricklandCoach, Eric Nicksick, criticized the performance of the former master against Dricus du Plyming On UFC 312. Justin Jaynes, who is one of the valued trainers in Xtreme Couture, reveals that the dispute works deeper than what we initially perceived.

What happened between Sean Stickland and his coach Eric Nicksick?

After the star performance of Sean Strickland against Dricus du Plessis in their first fight on UFC 297 people believed that “Tarzan” would be more than ready to recover the belt of the championship in the rematch. However, in the main event UFC 312The Strickland approach fell particularly miniature, which led to many doubts whether he really wanted to regain his title.

Du Plessis looked like a million bucks, but Strickland seemed to be a part of his strategy. Strickland corner, especially his trainer Eric Nicksick, persistently urged him to enhance the volume and intensity of his strikes, but he looked very confused in the octopus.

Coach Strickland, Eric Nicksick, was not ecstatic with the show Strickland and in Ariel Helwani, he said – he said –

“I think he must assess what he wants to do in this sport. If it’s just earning money, it’s great. Let us know. I want to train world champions, so my motivations are different. So I think that just showing and doing it, and not really supporting it, was a bit inspiring for me. ”

Strickland and Nicksick developed a relationship that goes beyond the trainer and warrior. They were friends, and the former middleweight master still considers Nicksick a friend, but Strickland will probably not have Nicksick in his corner during future fights.

IN Instagram videoStrickland said –

“I like Eric. He is my friend. He will still be my friend. Will it probably be in my corner? Probably not. We have so many great guys in Xtreme. We have so many savages who can turn me on. But the whole fight camp was only a fight. It was AF*and we all have excuses why we didn’t win or why we won or we should not win. We all fucking have excuses and they don’t matter. ”

Justin Jaynes reveals the payment dispute between Eric Nicksick and Sean Stickland.

Justin Jaynes reveals the payment dispute between Eric Nicksick and Sean Stickland.

Justin Jaynes is an MMA warrior and a coach at Xtreme Couture. According to Jaynes, he knew Nicksick for over 15 years and considers him a personal friend who also suffered him too many fights.

After a miniature review of their relationship, Jaynes said that he was surprised by public criticism of Nicksick towards Sean Stickland’s performance. He revealed the moment when Nicksick sent him an emotional film after Strickland defeated Israel Adesanya to become a middleweight champion. Now Jaynes is surprising that Nicksick finished 180 after two failures Strickland with DDP. Jaynes thinks that coach Sean Stickland, Eric Nicksick, abandoned him.

In an interview with TensevenmmaJaynes said –

“It just surprised me and a bit strange. There must be something between the lines, and then Eric talks about how he can reduce bonds with Sean, and I being a warrior, in my career there were points where friends, fans lose and abandoned me. You win in MMA, everyone wins, your trainers win, your fans win, your friends win. But when you lose, you lose yourself. ”

“I saw the movie Eric, who talked about Sean’s performance, said that he did not want to train him anymore, I felt that Eric basically abandoned him, and that really hit me in nerves.”

Jaynes also sent a video on his Instagram Sharing your thoughts on this subject, expressing that he disagrees with the hatred of Strickland from people. Although Nicksicka does not slander, he also does not agree that he abandoned his warrior in the low phase of his career.

He then explains that during the 15-minute phone Eric Nicksick told him some internal information related to the transaction problem between him and Stickland.

“When entering this fight, they talked for payments. How much he deserved to pay, how much Sean wanted to pay and offered to pay. It seems to me that there were some payments along the line. Again, I hope that Eric will get to the series, and he can explain deeper because he did not come out in public and talked about it. ”

 

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UFC Vegas 114 Odds: Kevin Vallejos vs Josh Emmett Las Vegas Fight Night HeadlinesUFC Vegas 114 Odds: Kevin Vallejos vs Josh Emmett Las Vegas Fight Night Headlines

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In a classic veteran vs. prospect matchup, 11th-seeded Josh Emmett will headline UFC Vegas 114 against 13th-seeded Kevin Vallejos.

The exhilarating featherweight clash pitting the power of Emmett against the rising power of Vallejos will take place on March 14, 2026 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

BetOnline.ag he opened odds for the 14 fights on the card, which you’ll find below.

If you are able to utilize this information, please consider citing the source.

UFC Vegas odds can be seen here: https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/martial-arts/mma/ufc-vegas-114

UFC Las Vegas 114

Josh Emmett +365

Kevin Vallejos -465

Amanda Lemos +205

Gillian Robertson -240

Ion Cutelaba +170

Oumar Sy-200

Harry Hardwick +150

Marwan Rahiki -175

Chris Curtis +205

Myktybek Orołbai -240

Steven Asplund +170

Vitor Petrino -200

Bruno Silva +175

Charles Johnson -205

Eryk Anders +115

Brad Tavares -135

Montserrat Rendon +350

Bia Mosque -450

SuYoung You +210

Elijah Smith -250

Sam Hughes +140

Piera Rodriguez -160

Luan Lacerda +200

Hecher Sosa -235

Bolaji Oki +295

Manoel Sousa -370

Others Fili +180

Jose Delgado -210

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LFA 231: Elijah Johns vs. Taner Trembley headlines featherweight match in MinnesotaLFA 231: Elijah Johns vs. Taner Trembley in first featherweight match in Minnesota

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) returns to Minnesota for another key night of mixed martial arts action.

LFA president Ed Soares confirmed that the promotion will return to the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” Friday, April 17with stacked fight cards scheduled to take place at the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel.

upcoming event, LFA 231: Trembley vs. Johnspresented by Monster Energy, the main attraction of which will be a fierce featherweight fight between former LFA champion Elijah Johns (10-3) and undefeated prospect from Minnesota Taner Trembley (6-0).

Doors to the event will open at 16:30 local timewith a preliminary card starting at 16:45followed by the main card at 20:00 Fans in the United States can watch the action live on VICE TV at 21:00 ET / 18:00 PT.

Tickets for the event are currently available on Ticketmaster.

“Minnesota has become one of our strongest markets and that’s the type of fighting the fans here appreciate,” Soares said. “You have Elijah Johns, a former champion who knows what it takes to win at the highest level in LFA, against Taner Trembley, an undefeated local fighter looking to make a statement in front of his home crowd.”

Former champion Elijah Johns wants to regain his momentum

Former LFA featherweight champion Elijah Johns (10-3) returns to the LFA cage with valuable championship experience and a battle-tested resume.

Throughout his LFA career, Johns has faced elite competition and proven his ability to perform in the radiant lights of a main event. Now trying to get back into title contention, the veteran featherweight looks to derail one of Minnesota’s most promising rising stars.

Undefeated prospect Taner Trembley faces a career-defining test

Opposite Johns will be a hometown favorite Taner Trembley (6-0)who enters the fight with a perfect professional record and growing momentum.

Known for his aggressive fighting style and versatile skill set, Trembley continues to build a reputation as one of the most invigorating prospects in the region. Competing in front of his home crowd at the Mystic Lake Casino hotel, he will try to remain undefeated while achieving the biggest victory of his career.

With a former champion looking for redemption and an undefeated local talent chasing a breakthrough victory, LFA 231 promises an action-packed evening of elite MMA competition in Minnesota.

(Additional fights may be announced)

Main Card

Broadcast on VICE TV and LFA FIGHT NETWORK™ – 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT

Main Event – ​​Featherweight Fight (145 lbs)
Elijah Johns (10-3) vs. Taner Trembley (6-0)

Co-main event – ​​flyweight fight (125 pounds)
Ernesto Ibarra (10-1) vs. Devon Lozej (8-3)

Lightweight fight (155 pounds)
Steve Collins (6-0) vs. Cole Faust (4-1)

Lightweight fight (155 pounds)
Daniel Holt (4-0) vs. Korey Taylor (6-1)

Lightweight fight (155 pounds)
Quintin Richards (5-0) vs. Canon Swanson (5-1-1)

Lightweight fight (155 pounds)
Dzhamal Mavliudov (6-1) vs. Kelton Sneve (5-1)

Featherweight fight (145 pounds)
Beau Samaniego (8-3) vs. Abbas Abasov (5-1)

Catchweight fight (150 pounds)
Miljan Djukanovic (3-0) vs. Noah Gasho (3-0)

Flyweight fight (125 pounds)
Erick Medrano (0-0) vs. Gunnar Nelson (0-0)

Featherweight fight (145 pounds)
Kayara Hartfield (2-1) vs. Jess Hays (0-1)

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Fight card AKA 53: Championship rivalry headlines March 7 in Lake CharlesAKA 53: Rivalry, redemption and championship dreams collide in Lake Charles

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Lake Charles in Louisiana — AKA 53 Countdown – Hebert vs. Smith 2 it’s not just another fight night. It’s a story of competition, redemption and dreams of championship. Two warriors. Two gymnasiums. Two cities. One gold stripe.

On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the cage doors close at the iconic Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, and when it does, all that matters is heart, skill and who wants it more.

In the main event, AKA Lightweight Championship takes center stage at AKA 53 as the reigning champion Elliot Hebert defends his gold against a hungry rival Hunter Smith in gameplay fueled by pride, competition and ambition for mastery. Hebert looks to cement his position at the top of the division with another dominant performance, while Smith steps into the spotlight determined to seize his moment and claim the belt for himself. When the cage doors close at the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, it won’t just be about rankings or records – it will be about heart, grit and which lightweight is willing to push further when it matters most.

For a champion, it’s the legacy that counts. For the challenger, it’s about redemption. When the lights shine brightest, there are no excuses. No shortcuts. Just five rounds to define a career. The main event of AKA 53 will be a fierce title fight that perfectly reflects the main theme of the event – redemption vs. reign. The champion enters with a vengeance, continuing his streak of dominance and defending his own field. Opposite him is a challenger who has recovered from defeat, sharpened his tools and returned to competition.

Expect fireworks from the opening bell.

AKA 53 Full Fight Card

Saturday, March 7, 2026
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino – Lake Charles, Los Angeles

MAIN EVENT

  • AKA Lightweight Championship: Elliot Hebert vs. Hunter Smith

MAIN CARD

  • Flyweight fight: Austin Soileau vs. Tyler Forsythe
  • Featherweight fight: Nevan Driehuis vs. Adrian Smith

SUB CARD

  • Amateur Heavyweight Championship: Ayden Bell vs. Marcos Serrano
  • Catchweight 190-pound fight: Justin Carpenter vs. Keegan Williams
  • Welterweight fight: Byron Walker vs. Landon Erickson
  • Middleweight fight: Trey Duhon vs. Julio Melendez

PRELIMATES

  • Featherweight fight: Jake Traver vs. Alex Sibrian
  • KB middleweight fight: Caiden McDowell vs Mathew Barnard
  • KB Featherweight Fight: Jayce Carpenter vs. Darren Stevenson
  • Featherweight fight: Caydin Bass vs. Luis Larrazabal

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