Sean Strickland returns to sparring after UTV accident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland, recovering from a recent motor vehicle accident, sparred the day after the incident. Strickland sustained road rash after the UTV he was in rolled multiple times. His coach, Eric Nicksick, confirmed Strickland was determined to train despite the injuries. Strickland is set to make his first title defense against Nassourdine Imavov after winning the championship from Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 in May.
- •Strickland had scratch marks from a UTV accident.
- •He attended sparring the day after the accident.
- •Strickland's last fight was a title win at UFC 328.
- •He is scheduled to face Nassourdine Imavov next.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Eric Nicksick: Sean Strickland sparred with road rash day after accident
"UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is a gym rat.
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