Resurfaced footage from 2023 captures Sean Strickland landing a punch that left Maxx Crosby with a bloodied nose during a friendly sparring session.
The clip has recently re-emerged on social media, showing the Las Vegas Raiders defensive end exchanging strikes with the former UFC champion.
The training exchange is now circulating widely as viewers revisit the crossover session.
Sparring session between Sean Strickland and Maxx Crosby resurfaces
The video originates from 2023 and regained traction after Crosby shared it to his Instagram Stories, drawing renewed attention to the session.
It has since generated several million views on X across multiple accounts as audiences replayed the moment.
The footage shows Strickland landing a punch that bloodied Crosby’s nose during what was presented as a controlled sparring exchange.
Crosby, who has played seven seasons with the Raiders, continued the session after absorbing the shot inside the gym environment.
Raiders star remains focal point amid offseason questions
Crosby concluded the 2025 campaign with 73 total tackles, 28 tackles for loss, and 10 sacks before missing the final two games due to injury.
Reports have stated the Raiders are seeking two first-round picks and a player in return for the five-time Pro Bowler amid trade discussions.
Crosby is coming off a difficult season with the Raiders, where they finished with the worst NFL record. However, they do hold the #1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, where they’re expected to draft Fernando Mendoza.
As the video gains traction online, Crosby’s performance record and contractual status remain the central issues for Las Vegas entering the upcoming season.
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