UFC star Sean Strickland has no respect for Andrew Tate, calling the American-British kickboxer a “scam artist.” In a recent social media exchange, Strickland explained his disdain for Tate, who has been embroiled in legal troubles.
Strickland’s comments came after a fan expressed surprise that he didn’t “fw” (hang out with) Tate. The UFC middleweight did not mince words in his response, stating, “I don’t ‘fw with tate’ because he is a scam artist. He manipulated and used men then joked about how much money they would give him while he pretended to be a woman. I don’t understand how anyone can respect that.”
Tate, who has gained notoriety for his controversial views, attempted to defend himself and his business practices on social media. However, Strickland’s criticism appears to be well-founded.
According to an investigation by NBC News, Tate himself once referred to his sexually explicit webcam business as a “total scam” and boasted on his website that he lured women in by getting them to fall in love with him.
In December 2022, Tate and his brother, Tristan Tate, were arrested in Romania along with two women. All four were charged in June 2023 with rape, human trafficking, and forming an organized crime group to exploit women. Additionally, in March 2024, the UK’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court issued an arrest warrant for the brothers based on allegations of sexual aggression from 2012–2015.
The Tate brothers have “categorically rejected all charges,” but the legal troubles surrounding them continue to mount.
Strickland’s scathing assessment of Tate as a “scam artist” highlights the growing disdain for the controversial figure within the combat sports community. As the legal proceedings against Tate progress, his reputation and legacy continue to be scrutinized.
