Hjalte Froholdt, Cardinals center or UFC fighter in training?

Arizona Cardinals center Hjalte Froholdt has plenty of ways to train ahead of an NFL season, whether it be lifting Atlas Stones or slamming protein drinks.

This offseason, however, he added another avenue in the getting-after-it department.

Alongside fellow Cardinal Evan Brown and other NFL offensive lineman, the Desert Viking stepped into the octagon at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas.

His challenger? Former UFC champion Sean Strickland.

Hjalte Froholdt, Evan Brown, and other NFL offensive lineman visited the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas.

It’s no surprise that the #AZCardinals center ended up in the octagon. Here he is lining up across from former UFC Champ Sean Strickland.

(Via linemanissues on IG) pic.twitter.com/Lh3QUFQgwA

— Zach Gershman (@ZachAZCards) June 28, 2025

Combining football and UFC, the duo went head-to-head in blocking drills.

And based on the footage, it was a unanimous decision for the Cardinals center.

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