Sean Strickland credits Joe Rogan for avoiding shoulder surgery
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 11:33 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland will not undergo surgery for his injured shoulder. Strickland, who recently defeated Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328, attributed the decision to insights gained from commentator Joe Rogan. The victory allowed Strickland to reclaim his position in the division, making the recovery less complicated. Future plans for his return to the octagon are still unknown.
- •Strickland won against Chimaev at UFC 328 earlier this month.
- •He suffered a shoulder injury prior to the fight.
- •Joe Rogan's advice helped him avoid surgery.
- •Strickland's health will influence his future fights.
- 11:33 PMYahoo Sports — The Joe Rogan’s secret recovery tip that helped Sean Strickland
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Video! UFC Champ Sean Strickland Credits Joe Rogan For Avoiding Surgery
"It appears Sean Strickland will not need surgery on his injured shoulder after all and the UFC middleweight champion owes part of that to none other than Joe Rogan. In case you missed it, Strickland is coming off a massive upset win against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 earlier this month to re-claim his 185-pound […]
"Sean Strickland is now on the mend after picking up an injury just before his second UFC title win. The American, who often splits opinion among fans, reclaimed the middleweight belt at UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark.
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External links- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 11:33 PMThe Joe Rogan’s secret recovery tip that helped Sean Strickland
Sean Strickland is now on the mend after picking up an injury just before his second UFC title win. The American, who often splits opinion among fans, reclaimed the middleweight belt at UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark.
- Yahoo SportsMay 30, 2026, 6:00 PMVideo! UFC Champ Sean Strickland Credits Joe Rogan For Avoiding Surgery
It appears Sean Strickland will not need surgery on his injured shoulder after all and the UFC middleweight champion owes part of that to none other than Joe Rogan. In case you missed it, Strickland is coming off a massive upset win against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 earlier this month to re-claim his 185-pound […]
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