DETAIL: UFC middleweight Sean Strickland explains viral dispute with a climber at a gym

UFC middleweight Sean Strickland has addressed a viral video showing him and his brother in a heated argument with rock climbing supervisors at a gym. The incident, which Strickland claims occurred years ago, has recently resurfaced and gained traction on social media.

In the video, Strickland’s brother is seen shouting expletives at the supervisors, while Strickland himself initially maintains a calmer demeanor. However, tensions escalate when one of the supervisors approaches Strickland’s brother’s wife, prompting Strickland to intervene and tell the supervisors to “just walk away.”

Sean Strickland (“Tarzan”)

Strickland took to social media to provide context for the altercation. According to his explanation, the dispute arose over a certification requirement for climbing. Strickland expressed frustration that this requirement was only brought to his attention after he had been chatting up a supervisor’s girlfriend for about 45 minutes, using his own gear and rope.

The UFC star admitted to handling the situation poorly but defended his reaction, citing what he perceived as poor timing and unprofessional conduct on the part of the gym staff. He suggested that the supervisor’s approach was motivated by insecurity rather than safety concerns.

This incident adds to a growing list of controversial moments involving Strickland, who has previously shared videos of road rage incidents and confrontations with pranksters at his home. The star’s tendency to react strongly in various situations has become a recurring theme in his public persona.