Eric Nicksick resolves Ali Abdelaziz feud after physical altercation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 5:14 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Eric Nicksick announced that his feud with Ali Abdelaziz has concluded following a public altercation last month. The incident reportedly began after Manel Kape's victory over Kyoji Horiguchi when Abdelaziz allegedly threw a punch at Nicksick. Nicksick stated that despite frequent disagreements, the two have been friends for 15 years. After the incident, Abdelaziz apologized, leading to a reconciliation. Nicksick indicated that any escalation was due to misunderstandings. He emphasized the importance of forgiveness and maintaining their professional relationship within MMA.
- •Nicksick and Abdelaziz had a physical altercation after Kape's win.
- •Both have been friends for 15 years despite frequent arguments.
- •Abdelaziz apologized, leading to reconciliation between them.
- •Nicksick believes misunderstandings contributed to the altercation.
- •The incident highlights the importance of forgiveness in their working relationship.
- 5:14 AMYahoo Sports — Eric Nicksick says Ali Abdelaziz feud is over after physical altercation
"Eric Nicksick claims his brief feud with Ali Abdelaziz has been settled.
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