Eric Nicksick: Sean Strickland sparred with road rash day after accident

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland recently sustained road rash after a motor vehicle accident on Monday. The incident occurred while Strickland was a passenger in a UTV, which rolled multiple times without him wearing a helmet. Despite the injury, Strickland showed up to the gym the following day to spar, according to his head coach Eric Nicksick.

Nicksick expressed surprise at Strickland's determination, remarking that he could not send the fighter home after seeing his road rash. Strickland, known for his resilience in the gym, has faced similar accidents in the past. In 2018, Strickland suffered a serious motorcycle accident that left him hospitalized for two years. As of now, Strickland has not competed since defeating Khamzat Chimaev in a shocking title win at UFC 328 in May, and is set to defend his championship against Nassourdine Imavov.