VIDEO: UFC champion chokes fan with a rear-naked choke on the beach; watch

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Even though he is still reaping the rewards of the great victory against Khamzat Shimaev, which guaranteed him the recapture of the middleweight belt (up to 83,9 kg) in UFC 328, Sean Strickland He hasn't stopped claiming victims outside the octagon. In a video that went viral on social media this week, the American took a joke with a fan a little too seriously and ended up strangling the young man, who nearly lost consciousness.

In the video, the fighter is seen grappling on a beach with two fans, while a third person films the entire situation. Excited shouts from other onlookers can also be heard. While in one of the "fights" Strickland limited himself to takedowns and control, the other guy wasn't so lucky, being caught in a rear-naked choke by the athlete. He tapped out quickly, was released, and fell to the ground.

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This is far from the first unusual situation involving Strickland. Known for getting involved in controversies, he has already gained notoriety on social media for engaging in veritable wars during sessions of... sparringboth against training partners and also against people without experience in martial arts.

Watch the video of the UFC champion choking a fan on the beach.

Sean Strickland wrestling on the beach choking dudes out 😅

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