Sean Strickland grapples with fan and wins at the beach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:16 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland engaged in a beach grappling match with a fan recently. Strickland demonstrated his skills by gaining top position and applying a rear-naked choke, forcing the fan to tap out. The incident was filmed and shared on social media. Strickland recently reclaimed his title at UFC 328 in May, defeating Khamzat Chimaev, who is seeking a rematch. Strickland's next fight has not yet been announced.
- •Sean Strickland grappled with a fan at the beach.
- •He secured a rear-naked choke for the tap out.
- •Strickland won the UFC middleweight title in May.
- •Khamzat Chimaev lost to Strickland and wants a rematch.
- •Strickland's next fight is currently unannounced.
- 6:16 AMYahoo Sports — UFC champ Sean Strickland chokes fan at the beach
"Two-time UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is willing to spar or grapple with almost anyone, even fans at the beach. "Tarzan" was recently filmed at the beach grappling with a fan in the sand. The fan tried to take Strickland down but the champ gained top position via use of a whizzer. The ...
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