Sean Strickland Calls Out Josh Hewett's Social Media Persona as Inauthentic

Sean Strickland commented on Josh Hewett's social media image, comparing it unfavorably to Jake Paul's early YouTube behavior. While Strickland emphasized that he knows Hewett personally and considers him a pleasant person and friend, he criticized the street interview content as inappropriate for someone over 30 trying to become an influencer. Strickland described Hewett's approach as resembling a WWE sketch that he wants to see end, suggesting Hewett should just be himself and focus on training. Despite his criticism, Strickland acknowledged that Hewett's strategy is working, noting that he earned a fight at the White House event. The former middleweight champion's comments reflect tension between authentic self-presentation and promotional effectiveness in modern MMA.