Sean Strickland shares injury update after motorcycle accident

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Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Sean Strickland shares injury update after motorcycle accident
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UFC champion Sean Strickland posted a video on Instagram detailing injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident, where he and a friend were driving without helmets. Strickland described being in a 'real bad place' following the crash but did not report serious injuries. He revealed his friend Chris lost consciousness and was taken to the hospital, where he is expected to recover. Strickland reflected on the incident humorously, despite the risks involved, and mentioned he had a good time during the ride. This accident follows a serious incident in December 2018, which kept him out of the sport for almost two years. Currently, Strickland is dealing with shoulder injuries that have postponed his next title defense.

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  • Sean Strickland shares injuries from a motorcycle accident on Instagram.
  • He reported scrapes on his head and shoulders after the crash.
  • Friend Chris lost consciousness but is expected to recover.
  • Strickland previously suffered a serious motorcycle accident in 2018.
  • His upcoming title defense is delayed due to shoulder injuries.
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  • 2:00 PMMMA FightingSean Strickland shows injuries after motorcycle accident without helmet on: ‘I’m in a real bad place’
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Sean Strickland | Michelle Farsi, Zuffa LLC Sean Strickland continues to have a bad time with motorcycles. On Tuesday, the UFC champion shared a video on Instagram showing off head and shoulder scrapes from a recent motorcycle accident that he claims happened because he let his friend Chris drive. Strickland did not appear to be seriously injured, though by his own admission he was in rough shape following the incident. “Guys, I’m in a real bad place,” Strickland said. “Aw, f*ck. I let my buddy drive, he rolled us going, like 60. We rolled, like, six times. That was from my head smacking the ground, going 60, did not have a helmet on. I’m an idiot. “(Shows scrapes on shoulder) That was just from rolling and smacking the concrete and the dirt. F*ck, I’m in a real bad place right now. I think I’m just going to lay here and take a nap for a little bit. Just a little shuteye. A little shuteye will do right. Just sleep it off.” View this post on Instagram Shortly after that post, Strickland provided an update. “I think I’m OK. Chris went unconscious for a little bit, so he’s in the hospital, but I think he’s going to be alright. He just went asleep for a little bit, but honestly, the most f*cking fun I’ve had in a very, very long time. My wallet’s a little sore. Rainbet did say they’d cover it, so that was nice. That was the most fun thing I’ve done in a very long time. I hope Chris is OK, I’ve never seen anybody go unconscious before, that was interesting.” Fortunately for Strickland, this scary incident is nothing compared to the motorcycle accident he had in December 2018 that put him out of action for almost two years. At the time, Strickland was still a welterweight, but he returned at 185 pounds and eventually worked his way to the top of the division, where he is currently in his second reign. Strickland doesn’t appear to be playing it safe as he deals with shoulder injuries that have delayed his next title defense, as he recently shared another clip of himself falling off a motorcycle, though at least he was properly geared up for that incident. View this post on Instagram

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