Despite a scary adventure at 60 miles an hour that left him with a few dents, UFC middleweight king Sean Strickland isn’t letting an accident get the better of him. <\/p>\n
Just days after his misadventure, Strickland <\/a>was seen back in the gym, putting in the work for what could be his next title defense against Nassourdine Imavov. This time, though, he had some rather notable company.<\/p>\n Former UFC <\/a>champions Francis Ngannou and Jamahal Hill were alongside the middleweight king, and Strickland being Strickland, the reunion didn’t exactly go without a memorable moment. The UFC star shared a glimpse of the session on social media, giving fans a goldmine of an update and a typically unfiltered “Tarzan” line to go with it.<\/p>\n Sean Strickland, Francis Ngannou & Jamahal Hill \u2013 the Unexpected Trio 2026 Didn\u2019t See Coming<\/p>\n For Strickland, 2026 has been anything but quiet. Just four months removed from reclaiming the UFC middleweight title with a split-decision win over Chimaev at UFC 328<\/a>, the 35-year-old found himself at the center of another eventful stretch.<\/p>\n Most recently, Strickland was involved in a frightening side-by-side accident with a friend. The vehicle was reportedly traveling at around 60 mph when it rolled roughly six times, with the 35-year-old revealing that he repeatedly hit his head during the crash.\u00a0<\/p>\n He initially feared he could have suffered a concussion, although no official diagnosis was publicly disclosed. A later update from the champion was considerably more reassuring, with Strickland saying he was feeling better and even suggesting he\u2019d be back in the gym.<\/p>\n Sean Strickland Back in Gym Soon After Accident<\/p>\n Return, he did. Rather than allowing the accident to keep him away from training for long, Strickland was back in the gym, preparing for what could be his next title defense.\u00a0<\/p>\n Nassourdine Imavov seems to be the leading candidate for that matchup, although the UFC has yet to formally announce the fight. Recent reports indicate that discussions are already well underway, with the remaining hurdle reportedly being the financial side of the deal.<\/p>\n Strickland has already made it clear that he wants to stay active, and after knocking out Anthony Hernandez earlier this year before beating Chimaev for the belt, another fight would give him a chance to close out an unusually busy 2026 on his own terms.<\/p>\n This latest training session was hardly business as usual. \u201cTarzan\u201d found himself sharing the gym with former UFC Heavyweight Champion Ngannou and ex-light heavyweight king Hill.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Interestingly, the sight of the middleweight champion working alongside Ngannou is not entirely new. Previously, the two have trained together at Xtreme Couture for years, with \u201cThe Predator\u201d having joined Strickland’s preparation camps.<\/p>\n Still, seeing the trio together was enough to get MMA fans’ attention. Strickland, predictably, couldn’t resist adding his own flavor to the occasion. Posting the moment on social media, the champion said, \u201cI\u2019m real excited to see some black on black violence today. Let\u2019s f**king go.\u201d<\/p>\n