Prominent MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz has publicly criticized Matt Hume, the Senior Vice President of Competition at ONE Championship, over his handling of Reinier de Ridder during de Ridder’s tenure as a two-division champion in the organization.
Ali Abdelaziz Slams ONE Championship’s Matt Hume
Ali Abdelaziz accused Hume of nearly ruining de Ridder’s career, alleging that Hume’s management practices within ONE Championship were detrimental to fighters. Abdelaziz described Hume as someone who “ruined so many people’s careers,” alleging blackballing and unfair treatment, and stated that de Ridder was in a “very bad situation” during his time with the promotion.