Sean Strickland says he was warned about an Amazon delivery driver’s riding ability before letting the man attempt a dirt bike jump. The stunt ended in a crash.
The warning came from fellow UFC middleweight Anthony Hernandez, known as “Fluffy.” The two discussed the attempt afterward in an Instagram video.
The footage circulated among combat sports accounts on Monday, November 9, prompting laughter from some viewers and concern from others. The reports did not identify the delivery worker.
Strickland, 35, is in his second reign as UFC middleweight champion. His official UFC record lists a split-decision title victory over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 on May 9, following his first championship win against Israel Adesanya in September 2023.
The Driver Gets Back Up After the Dirt Bike Crash
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) November 10, 2026
The worker fell while trying to take the motorcycle over a small ramp, then got back to his feet almost immediately. His condition afterward has not been confirmed in the available reports.
Championship Rounds shared footage of the attempt before Strickland posted his own clip on X. Knockout Daily reported that his post followed roughly 40 minutes later and contained no written explanation.
Anthony Hernandez Explains What Worried Him About the Rider
“Fluffy said, ‘No, he can’t ride.’ I thought the guy could ride,” Strickland said in the Instagram exchange reported by Sherdog on November 10.
He compared the gamble to seeing a snowboarder suddenly perform impressive tricks, explaining that he had hoped the driver would reveal an unexpected talent.
“I could tell when he didn’t put his feet on the pegs,” Hernandez said.
According to TMZ, Strickland later said the driver repeatedly assured him he could ride and perform jumps.
Strickland Was Injured in a Separate ATV Crash in September
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On September 21, Strickland was a passenger when his friend Chris crashed an ATV near Las Vegas. He estimated that they had been traveling at 60 mph and rolled six times. Hernandez was also present, according to MMA Weekly.
In his initial Instagram update, Strickland showed head and shoulder scrapes and admitted he had not worn a helmet. “I’m an idiot,” he said, according to MMA Fighting. He later said Chris had briefly lost consciousness and was taken to a hospital.
Strickland said he thought he would be all right and called the outing one of the most enjoyable experiences he had had in a long time. He also shared footage of the rollover.