Sean Strickland ignores injuries and returns to training after victory over Chimaev in the UFC.

Strickland celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube/UFC

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Sean Strickland waged a true war against Khamzat Chimaev and, shortly after, resumed training. The outspoken fighter faced the Chechen in the main event of UFC 328 , won the middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg), but left the octagon with multiple injuries . Even so, the physical problems weren't enough to keep him away from the gym.

In a video posted on social media, Sean Strickland showed that he remains active in his training and highlighted that he will face difficult months ahead, but that he intends to stay busy to deal with his own internal conflicts.

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“We’re here kicking ass against these cowardly bastards, showing them what it’s all about. It’s going to be a tough few months, but I have to keep the demons at bay,” Sean Strickland.

Sean Strickland currently has a blown out shoulder and had his wisdom teeth removed recently and is still in the gym training

"We're out here putting it on these f*****g puss**s, showing them what's up. Gonna be a hard couple months but I've gotta keep the demons away" pic.twitter.com/dzr5mCexJg

— FULL SEND MMA (@full_send_mma) May 18, 2026

Sean Strickland reveals injury list after fight with Chimaev at UFC 328

In a social media post, the champion detailed the physical problems he suffered after the fight. He revealed a type 2 acromioclavicular separation, an extended type V SLAP lesion, as well as a partial rotator cuff tear associated with tendinosis. Even so, he indicated that he intends to deal with the situation and move forward despite the adversity.

“Acromioclavicular separation type 2 (AC), extended SLAP lesion type V. Partial rotator cuff tear/tendinosis. I’ll have to endure this and move on…”, wrote Sean Strickland.

Type 2 AC separation
Extended Type V SLAP tear
Partial rotator cuff tearing/tendinosis

Gonna have to walk this one off…

— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) May 13, 2026

Understand the shoulder injuries that could keep Strickland out of the UFC octagon.

The injuries suffered by Sean Strickland directly affect the shoulder region, one of the most stressed areas in MMA. Acromioclavicular separation type 2 indicates a partial displacement of the joint between the clavicle and the shoulder, while SLAP type V injury involves more complex damage to the joint, which can compromise stability and mobility.

Partial rotator cuff tears, associated with tendinosis, indicate wear and tear and damage to the tendons responsible for arm movements, a condition that generally requires careful treatment and recovery time before returning to high-performance activities.

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