Middleweight

Sean

"Tarzan"

Strickland

W SD
Strickland
VS
OPPONENT
Khamzat Chimaev
S-DEC
10 Mayıs 2026
W KO
Strickland
VS
OPPONENT
Anthony Hernandez
KO/TKO Punches
February 21, 2026
L UD
Strickland
VS
OPPONENT
Dricus Du Plessis
U-DEC
February 08, 2025
W SD
Strickland
VS
OPPONENT
Paulo Costa
S-DEC
June 01, 2024
L SD
Strickland
VS
OPPONENT
Dricus Du Plessis
S-DEC
January 20, 2024
31
WINS
7
LOSSES
0
DRAWS
AGE
35
HEIGHT
185 cm
WEIGHT
83.9 kg
REACH
193 cm
LEG REACH
41.5 cm
COUNTRY
United States

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(2/21/26) Strickland stopped Anthony Hernandez via strikes at 2:23 of the third round
• UFC 312(2/8/25) Strickland lost a five round unanimous decision to Dricus du Plessis in a fight for the UFC middleweight title
• UFC 302(6/1/24) Strickland won a five round split decision over Paulo Costa
• UFC 297(1/20/24) Strickland lost a five round split decision to Dricus du Plessis, losing his UFC middleweight title
• UFC 293(9/9/23) Strickland won a five round unanimous decision over Israel Adesanya to win the UFC middleweight title
• UFC on ESPN(7/1/23) Strickland stopped Abus Magomedov via strikes at 4:20 of the second round
• UFC Fight Night(1/14/23) Strickland won a five-round unanimous decision over Nassourdine Imavov
• UFC Fight Night(12/17/22) Strickland lost a five-round split decision to Jared Cannonier
• UFC 276(7/2/22) Strickland was knocked out by Alex Pereira at 2:36 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(2/5/22) Strickland won a five round split decision over Jack Hermansson
• UFC on ESPN(7/31/21) Strickland won a five round unanimous decision over Uriah Hall
• UFC on ESPN(5/1/21) Strickland won a three round unanimous decision over Krzysztof Jotko
• UFC Fight Night(11/14/20) Strickland stopped Brendan Allen via strikes at 1:32 of the second round
• UFC Fight Night(10/31/20) Strickland won a three-round unanimous decision over Jack Marshman
• UFC Fight Night(10/27/18) Strickland stopped Nordine Taleb via strikes at 3:10 of the second round
• UFC 224(5/12/18) Strickland was knocked out by Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos at 3:12 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(11/11/17) Strickland won a three round unanimous decision over Court McGee
• UFC 210(4/8/17) Strickland lost a three round unanimous decision to Kamaru Usman
• UFC 199(6/4/16) Strickland won a three round split decision over Tom Breese
• UFC Fight Night(2/21/16) Strickland stopped Alex Garcia via strikes at 4:25 of the third round
• UFC Fight Night(7/15/15) Strickland won a three round unanimous decision over Igor Araujo
• UFC Fight Night(2/22/15) Strickland lost a three round unanimous decision to Santiago Ponzinibbio
• UFC Fight Night(5/31/14) Strickland won a three round split decision over Luke Barnatt
• UFC 171(3/15/14) Strickland submitted Bubba McDaniel via rear naked choke at 4:33 of the first round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2008
12 wins by KO, four by submission (4 RNC)
Nine first round finishes
Eight fights at welterweight (5-3)
Has won 11 of his last 15 and five of his last seven
Owns 2012 win over UFC / TUF vet Josh Bryant

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER: I first began training when I was 14, mainly for the fact it was the only sport I didn’t get kicked out of. It was a way for me to work out some of my anger and next thing I knew I turned pro when I was 16 and I found my calling in life.
Q: What ranks and titles have you held?
ANSWER: Former UFC middleweight champion, King of the Cage middleweight belt, black belt in BJJ
Q: What fight do you consider the key fight in your career?
ANSWER: The Usman fight. That was the fight that I learned jiu jitsu doesn’t work and you need to get up.
Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?
ANSWER: I don’t have a favorite fighter, but I respect the old-school fighters the most. People who showed up, fought hard, and didn’t make excuses.
Q: Do you have any heroes outside of fighting?
ANSWER: Not really heroes. I respect people who’ve been through real adversity and didn’t let it break them. Anyone who takes responsibility for their life and keeps moving forward has my respect.
Q: What are your current ranks in martial arts?
ANSWER: Black Belt in BJJ
Q: Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for?
ANSWER: I just want to give back to my fans. They have allowed me to make a life out of this sport. Without them I would probably be in prison somewhere.
Q: Beyond a championship and money, what motivates you?
ANSWER: Besides money, my motivation to fight is for my fans. They are the reason I get to train every day and still pay my bills.
Q: What was your job before you started fighting?
ANSWER: I turned pro when I was 16. I’ve always been a fighter.
Q: Favorite Striking technique:
ANSWER: Not getting punched in the face technique
Q: Tell us about your life outside of fighting:
ANSWER: I keep my life simple. I train, I spend time with my dogs, I shoot, I ride motorcycles.
Q: What is one thing you want UFC fans to know about you?
ANSWER: What you see is what you get. I’m not playing a character. I fight hard, I speak honestly, and I show up every time.

STRIKING ANALYSIS

STRIKING ACCURACY42%
STRIKING DEFENSE60%
LANDED/MIN
6.04
STRIKES PER MINUTE
ABSORBED/MIN
4.57
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTE

GRAPPLING & WRESTLING

TAKEDOWN ACCURACY64%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE76%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
0.71
15 MIN AVERAGE
SUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0.2
15 MIN AVERAGE

GENERAL ANALYSIS

UFC RECORD
18 W - 7 L
ACTIVE STREAK
+2 Wins
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)5
Submission1
Decision12
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)2
Submission0
Decision5
FIGHTING STYLE MMA
STANCE Orthodox
UFC DEBUT Mar. 15, 2014