UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland recently experienced a frightening incident but fortunately emerged unharmed. Strickland revealed that he was involved in a motor vehicle accident while riding as a passenger in a UTV without wearing a helmet. The crash took place Monday night in Las Vegas during a casual outing with friends, including fellow UFC middleweight Anthony Hernandez, who was not involved in the accident.
In an Instagram video, Strickland shared, “Guys, I’m in a real bad place. I let my buddy drive, and he rolled the vehicle going around 60 MPH. We flipped about six times. [Points to a scratch on his head] That’s from my head hitting the ground at 60 MPH, and I wasn’t wearing a helmet. I was stupid.”
He continued, “[Displays scrapes on his shoulder] These injuries are from rolling and hitting the concrete and dirt. I’m feeling pretty rough right now. I think I’m just going to lie down and take a nap, just sleep it off.”
Fan Take: This incident is a stark reminder for fighters and fans alike about the risks athletes face outside the octagon. Strickland’s quick recovery is great news for the UFC community, as his presence in the middleweight division remains important for the sport’s competitive depth.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
