Sean Strickland took on a construction project just one week before his upcoming fight in New Jersey, renting a tractor to demolish a wall and build a driveway on his property. Strickland stated that he needed to complete the work before leaving for his bout. He cleared debris from an area he had been using as a storage space for years and arranged for workers to finish the driveway on Monday. Strickland explained that he cannot relax on weekends because the thought of sitting idle and wasting time bothers him. The segment was featured in episode one of UFC Embedded for his upcoming event.
Sean Strickland spent the week before his New Jersey fight operating a rented tractor, demolishing a wall and laying the groundwork for a new driveway at his property — activity that made the opening episode of UFC Embedded for the upcoming event.
The middleweight champion explained that he needed to finish the project before departing for the bout, clearing out a storage area he had neglected for years and arranging for workers to complete the driveway paving on Monday. Strickland also noted that sitting idle on weekends is something he simply cannot tolerate — the idea of wasting time bothers him too much to rest.
At 35 years old, the American fighter out of Xtreme Couture carries a 31-7-0 record and holds the UFC middleweight title. Standing six-foot-one with a 76-inch reach, Strickland fights out of an orthodox stance and is known for relentless volume striking, averaging 6.04 significant strikes landed per minute at a 42 percent accuracy rate. He is not a heavy grappler, averaging 0.71 takedowns per 15 minutes, keeping most of his work on the feet.
Why it matters
- The UFC Embedded appearance puts Strickland's pre-fight mindset in the spotlight ahead of what is a significant middleweight title defense.
- His candid personality and unconventional fight-week habits have long been part of his public profile, and the tractor footage reinforces that image heading into the bout.
- As champion at 185 pounds with a 31-fight win total, Strickland remains one of the division's most prominent figures, and any glimpse into his preparation draws attention from fans and contenders alike.
