We may have just endured the longest stretch of his career without Sean Strickland finding himself in a controversial or character-damaging situation. That moment of silence has now come to an end after Strickland jumped on stream to beat up three influencers, all at the same time.
The former UFC middleweight champion has been an ever-present contender in the 185 lbs division since his permanent move up from welterweight in 2020. Since then, the 34-year-old has established himself as one of the best fighters in the world and is a strong candidate for the most problematic member of the UFC roster.
After a stint of time away from the spotlight, Sean Strickland has burst straight back into the headlines. During an appearance on Adin Ross’ Kick stream, Strickland did what he does best: attempted to beat up anybody brave enough to stand across the cage from him.
Three influencers stepped up against Strickland, believing they were enough to best the UFC ace. As expected, the brawler delivered a beating to all three men, a feat he has become accustomed to.
Despite donning boxing gloves and going light on his victims, Strickland dropped each of them and had them cowering before the altercation came to an end.
Related: Sean Strickland beats down social media influencer in sparring
Accompanying the California native in the cage during his influencer thrashing was fellow MMA star Rampage Jackson. Alongside Adin Ross, Jackson was also streaming the sparring session and witnessed front and center the whooping Strickland handed to the social media trio.
All eyes are now on Sean Strickland’s return to the octagon. Following his Nevada State Athletic Commission suspension, which will officially end on December 29, Strickland will be eligible to compete once again.
Wasting no time in his race back toward a title shot, Strickland has been booked to face surging middleweight Anthony Hernandez.
Watch Strickland knock out three influencers ahead of his UFC return below.
