Former UFC champion beats influencer during training in viral video

Sean Strickland is a former UFC middleweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Definitely, Sean Strickland doesn't know how to play. Known for training aggressively, the former UFC middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) claimed another victim in a video published last Monday (21) when he shared the octagon at the Extreme Couture gym with Nick Nayersina, a well-known digital influencer in the USA.

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In the video, which lasts just a few seconds, you can see the YouTuber cornered against the fence and being hit by punches from the fighter, who is visibly out of shape. Despite the collision, the relationship between the two men appears to be friendly. After the sparring session, sparring, both talked to the public making it clear that there is no enmity between them.

Sean Strickland sparred with influencer Nick Nayersina and showed him NO mercy

@nicknayersina #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/kVeshZ85kh

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) April 22, 2025

Sean Strickland defeated in UFC title fight

Dricus du Plessis e Sean Strickland took revenge on UFC 312. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC

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One of the most controversial names in Ultimate, Sean Strickland was defeated by Dricus du Plessis by unanimous decision in the main fight of the UFC 312. It was the American's second defeat to the current champion of the category, who currently occupies the second position in the division's ranking.