Sean Strickland reveals Kayla Harrison tapped him out multiple times
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:23 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Sean Strickland recently trained with Kayla Harrison at American Top Team in Florida. Strickland admitted that Harrison tapped him out approximately 20 times during their session, showcasing her grappling skills. The middleweight champion is currently recovering from a shoulder injury and preparing for rumored rematches against Khamzat Chimaev and Nassourdine Imavov. Harrison holds the UFC bantamweight title and was forced to withdraw from a scheduled defense due to a neck injury earlier this year.
- •Strickland trained with Harrison at American Top Team.
- •Harrison tapped Strickland out around 20 times.
- •Strickland is recovering from a shoulder injury.
- •Harrison withdrew from her title defense earlier this year.
- •Strickland may face Chimaev or Imavov next.
- 9:23 AMYahoo Sports — Sean Strickland admits women's champ tapped him out ‘like 20 times’
"Sean Strickland is humble in defeat, at least inside the gym.
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