UFC’s Sean Strickland Films Gym Spar With Handgun in Waistband

UFC middleweight Sean Strickland was filmed sparring with lightweight Paddy Pimblett at a Las Vegas gym on 4 July with a handgun tucked into the waistband of his training shorts. The footage, posted on Pimblett’s social-media account, shows the firearm remaining in place while the pair completed several rounds of grappling and striking drills. Neither fighter nor the UFC has issued a statement explaining why the weapon was present during the session or whether any safety protocols were followed. The clip circulated widely online, drawing criticism from fighters and fans who questioned the wisdom of bringing a loaded gun onto the training floor.