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Sean Strickland

"Tarzan"

31-7

Middleweight
Sean Strickland

Wins

31

12 KO/TKO - 32%
4 submission - 11%
15 decision - 39%

7

Losses

5% - 2 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
13% - 5 decision
hometownUnited States
Age
35(1991-02-27)
Height
6′1″ (185 cm)
Reach6′4″ (193 cm)
Weight185 lbs (84 kg)
Stanceorthodox
GymXtreme Couture
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Past Fights
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United Arab Emirates
Khamzat Chimaev
(15-0)
i
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland
09 May2026Decision(Split) RD55:00
USA
Anthony Hernandez
(15-2)
i
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez
21 Feb2026KO/TKO(Knee and Punches) RD32:23
South Africa
Dricus Du Plessis
(22-2)
i
UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2
08 Feb2025Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
Brazil
Paulo Costa
(14-3)
i
UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier
01 Jun2024Decision(Split) RD55:00
South Africa
Dricus Du Plessis
(20-2)
i
UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis
20 Jan2024Decision(Split) RD55:00
Nigeria
Israel Adesanya
(24-2)
i
UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland
09 Sep2023Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
Germany
Abus Magomedov
(25-4-1)
i
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov
01 Jul2023KO/TKO(Punches) RD24:20
France
Nassourdine Imavov
(12-3)
i
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov
14 Jan2023Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
USA
Jared Cannonier
(15-6)
i
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland
17 Dec2022Decision(Split) RD55:00
Brazil
Alex Pereira
(5-1)
i
UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier
02 Jul2022KO/TKO(Left Hook) RD12:36
Sweden
Jack Hermansson
(22-6)
i
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland
05 Feb2022Decision(Split) RD55:00
Jamaica
Uriah Hall
(17-9)
i
UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Strickland
31 Jul2021Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
Poland
Krzysztof Jotko
(22-4)
i
UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Procházka
01 May2021Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Brendan Allen
(15-3)
i
UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Dos Anjos
14 Nov2020KO/TKO(Punches) RD21:32
United Kingdom
Jack Marshman
(23-9)
i
UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva
31 Oct2020Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
France
Nordine Taleb
(14-5)
i
UFC Fight Night 138: Volkan vs. Smith
28 Oct2018KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD23:10
Brazil
Elizeu Zaleski
(18-5)
i
UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington
13 May2018KO/TKO(Spinning Hook Kick & Punches) RD13:12
USA
Court McGee
(18-6)
i
UFC Fight Night 120: Poirier vs. Pettis
12 Nov2017Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Nigeria
Kamaru Usman
(9-1)
i
UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2
09 Apr2017Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
United Kingdom
Tom Breese
(10-0)
i
UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2
05 Jun2016Decision(Split) RD35:00
Canada
Alex Garcia
(13-2)
i
UFC Fight Night 83: Cowboy vs. Cowboy
22 Feb2016KO/TKO(Punches) RD34:25
Brazil
Igor Araújo
(25-7)
i
UFC Fight Night 71: Mir vs. Duffee
16 Jul2015Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Argentina
Santiago Ponzinibbio
(19-2)
i
UFC Fight Night 61: Bigfoot vs. Mir
23 Feb2015Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
United Kingdom
Luke Barnatt
(8-0)
i
UFC Fight Night 41: Munoz vs. Mousasi
31 May2014Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Bubba McDaniel
(21-7)
i
UFC 171: Hendricks vs. Lawler
16 Mar2014Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD14:33
USA
Matt Lagler
(10-6-2)
i
KOTC: Split Decision
30 Aug2013KO/TKO RD14:59
Japan
Yusuke Sakashita
(9-3)
i
KOTC: Worldwide
05 Jul2013Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
USA
Bill Albrecht
(24-14)
i
KOTC: Restitution
08 Feb2013KO/TKO RD12:41
USA
Josh Bryant
(14-1)
i
KOTC: Unification
09 Dec2012Decision(Split) RD55:00
USA
Brandon Hunt
(9-3)
i
KOTC: Hardcore
27 Apr2012KO/TKO(Strikes) RD13:24
USA
Brandon Hunt
(9-2)
i
KOTC: Steel Curtain
18 Dec2011KO/TKO(Strikes) RD13:48
USA
Brett Sbardella
(4-1)
i
KOTC - Demolition
06 Aug2011KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:03
South Africa
Donavin Hawkey
(5-1)
i
KOTC: Platinum
25 Nov2010Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD11:21
USA
Adriel Montes
(2-2)
i
KOTC Underground 63: Strickland vs. Montes
02 Oct2010KO/TKO(Punches) RD21:05
USA
Jorge Interiano
(3-2)
i
LBFN 7 - Long Beach Fight Night 7
03 Jan2010Decision(Unanimous) RD33:00
USA
William Wheeler
(1-0)
i
KOTC Underground 45: Jolted
03 Oct2009Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD11:55
USA
Brandon Ellsworth
(0-0)
i
KOTC Underground 33: Last Resort
14 Mar2009KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:28
USA
Tyler Pottett
(0-0)
i
KOTC Underground 20: Protege
22 Mar2008Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD21:53

Frequently Asked Questions About Sean Strickland

  • What is the famous nickname associated with Sean Strickland?

    Known as "Tarzan" Sean Strickland's nickname reflects his larger-than-life persona in the fight world.

  • How much does MMA star Sean Strickland weigh?

    Weighing in at approximately 185 pounds, Sean Strickland's weight aligns with his competitive category in the fighting world.

  • What is the reach of MMA fighter Sean Strickland?

    Boasting a reach of 76 inches, Sean Strickland employs this attribute strategically during his matches.

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Sean Strickland Calls Out Jai Opetaia, Threatens UFC Exit for Boxing

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UFC 328 Weigh-Ins | Chimaev vs Strickland & Van vs Taira Locked In

UFC 328 Countdown | Chimaev vs Strickland, Van vs Taira & a Loaded Newark Card

UFC 328 Countdown | Chimaev vs Strickland, Van vs Taira & a Loaded Newark Card

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UFC Houston Was Pure Chaos and the UFC’s Most Polarizing Star Still Got It Done

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UFC Houston Weigh-Ins | Strickland vs Hernandez

Netflix’s First Live MMA Event Might Be Rousey vs Carano, and Strickland Already Lit It Up

Netflix’s First Live MMA Event Might Be Rousey vs Carano, and Strickland Already Lit It Up

UFC Houston’s “Boring” Card? Nah — MMAtown Found 3 Value Shots Hiding in Plain Sight

UFC Houston’s “Boring” Card? Nah — MMAtown Found 3 Value Shots Hiding in Plain Sight

UFC: White House Super-Card Rumors: Chimaev Teases South Lawn Fight, McGregor & Jones Linked | Middleweight Title Picture Explained

UFC: White House Super-Card Rumors: Chimaev Teases South Lawn Fight, McGregor & Jones Linked | Middleweight Title Picture Explained

Sean Strickland Slams Caio Borralho Over UFC 319 Backup Role After UFC Paris Loss

Sean Strickland Slams Caio Borralho Over UFC 319 Backup Role After UFC Paris Loss

UFC Stars Strickland & Curtis Assault Fighter Post-Fight in Las Vegas

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