Sean Strickland, UFC middleweight fighter
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SEAN
STRICKLAND

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31
Wins
7
Losses
0
Draws
16
Finishes
2
Win Streak
71.83
FS Score
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Overview

Sean Strickland is a UFC Middleweight fighter with a record of 31-7-0. (Data from UFC.com; combat ratings are editorial estimates.)

Attributes (editorial ratings)

Power
65
Speed
88
Defense
79
Durability
77
Fight IQ
80

Tale of the Tape

Age
35
Height
6'1" · 73 in · 185 cm
Reach
76 in · 193 cm
Stance
Orthodox
Division
Middleweight · ≤ 185 lb / 83.9 kg
Divisions Fought
Welterweight → Light Heavyweight → Middleweight
Country
USA

Recent Form

W W L W L

Fight History

Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev via Decision (split) in round 5 (5:00) at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, taking his record to 31–7.

ResultWin MethodDecision (split) Round5 · 5:00 EventUFC 328 DateMay 9, 2026 Record after31–7
Watch on YouTube Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland 🚨 | Full Fight Marathon — UFC
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Anthony Hernandez via TKO (punches) in round 3 (2:23) at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez on February 21, 2026, taking his record to 30–7.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round3 · 2:23 EventUFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez DateFeb 21, 2026 Record after30–7
Watch on YouTube Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez | FULL FIGHT | UFC 328 — UFC
Fight Summary

Strickland lost to Dricus du Plessis via Decision (unanimous) in round 5 (5:00) at UFC 312 on February 9, 2025, taking his record to 29–7.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round5 · 5:00 EventUFC 312 DateFeb 9, 2025 Record after29–7
Watch on YouTube DRICUS DU PLESSIS VS SEAN STRICKLAND 2 FULL FIGHT UFC 312 @ufc — ufc x wwe
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Paulo Costa via Decision (split) in round 5 (5:00) at UFC 302 on June 1, 2024, taking his record to 29–6.

ResultWin MethodDecision (split) Round5 · 5:00 EventUFC 302 DateJun 1, 2024 Record after29–6
Watch on YouTube SEAN STRICKLAND VS PAULO COSTA UFC302 FULL FIGHT — GODSEYE
Fight Summary

Strickland lost to Dricus du Plessis via Decision (split) in round 5 (5:00) at UFC 297 on January 20, 2024, taking his record to 28–6.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (split) Round5 · 5:00 EventUFC 297 DateJan 20, 2024 Record after28–6
Watch on YouTube Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis 1 FULL FIGHT [UFC 297 – Jan 18, 2024] | ESPN MMA — ESPN MMA
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Israel Adesanya via Decision (unanimous) in round 5 (5:00) at UFC 293 on September 10, 2023, taking his record to 28–5.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round5 · 5:00 EventUFC 293 DateSep 10, 2023 Record after28–5
Watch on YouTube Sean Strickland vs Israel Adesanya | FULL FIGHT — UFC Eurasia
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Abusupiyan Magomedov via TKO (punches) in round 2 (4:20) at UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov on July 1, 2023, taking his record to 27–5.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round2 · 4:20 EventUFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov DateJul 1, 2023 Record after27–5
Watch on YouTube #UFC297 Pelea Gratis: Strickland vs Magomedov — ufcespanol
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Nassourdine Imavov via Decision (unanimous) in round 5 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov on January 14, 2023, taking his record to 26–5.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round5 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov DateJan 14, 2023 Record after26–5
Watch on YouTube Sean Strickland vs Nassourdine Imavov | FULL FIGHT — UFC Eurasia
Fight Summary

Strickland lost to Jared Cannonier via Decision (split) in round 5 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland on December 17, 2022, taking his record to 25–5.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (split) Round5 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland DateDec 17, 2022 Record after25–5
Watch on YouTube Jared Cannonier vs Sean Strickland Full Fight Full HD — HIGH AS A KITE
Fight Summary

Strickland lost to Alex Pereira via KO (punches) in round 1 (2:36) at UFC 276 on July 2, 2022, taking his record to 25–4.

ResultLoss MethodKO (punches) Round1 · 2:36 EventUFC 276 DateJul 2, 2022 Record after25–4
Watch on YouTube UFC FULL FIGHT: Alex Pereira vs. Sean Strickland [UFC 276 – July 2, 2022] | ESPN MMA — ESPN MMA
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Jack Hermansson via Decision (split) in round 5 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland on February 5, 2022, taking his record to 25–3.

ResultWin MethodDecision (split) Round5 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland DateFeb 5, 2022 Record after25–3
Watch on YouTube Jack Hermansson vs Sean Strickland Full Fight Full HD — HIGH AS A KITE
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Uriah Hall via Decision (unanimous) in round 5 (5:00) at UFC on ESPN: Hall vs. Strickland on July 31, 2021, taking his record to 24–3.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round5 · 5:00 EventUFC on ESPN: Hall vs. Strickland DateJul 31, 2021 Record after24–3
Watch on YouTube Sean Strickland vs Uriah Hall - FULL FIGHT — Leandro Martins
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Krzysztof Jotko via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka on May 1, 2021, taking his record to 23–3.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka DateMay 1, 2021 Record after23–3
Watch on YouTube UFC / 2021 Sean Strickland vs Krzysztof Jotko- hd.mp4 — UFC Tv
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Brendan Allen via TKO (punches) in round 2 (1:32) at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos on November 14, 2020, taking his record to 22–3.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round2 · 1:32 EventUFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos DateNov 14, 2020 Record after22–3
Watch on YouTube Sean Strickland vs Brendan Allen Full Fight UFC5 — JasonTheWorldisYours
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Jack Marshman via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva on October 31, 2020, taking his record to 21–3.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva DateOct 31, 2020 Record after21–3
Watch on YouTube Sean Strickland vs Jack Marshman Full Fight Full HD — HIGH AS A KITE
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Nordine Taleb via TKO (punches) in round 2 (3:10) at UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith on October 27, 2018, taking his record to 20–3.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round2 · 3:10 EventUFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith DateOct 27, 2018 Record after20–3
Watch on YouTube Sean Strickland vs. Nordine Taleb Highlights (Tactical FIGHT & TKO) #ufc #mma #seanstrickland #punch — 빌리의명당자리
Fight Summary

Strickland lost to Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos via KO (spinning wheel kick and punches) in round 1 (3:40) at UFC 224 on May 12, 2018, taking his record to 19–3.

ResultLoss MethodKO (spinning wheel kick and punches) Round1 · 3:40 EventUFC 224 DateMay 12, 2018 Record after19–3
Watch on YouTube UFC 224: Strickland vs. Dos Santos (Full Fight Highlights) — Sean
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Court McGee via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis on November 11, 2017, taking his record to 19–2.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis DateNov 11, 2017 Record after19–2
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Strickland lost to Kamaru Usman via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC 210 on April 8, 2017, taking his record to 18–2.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC 210 DateApr 8, 2017 Record after18–2
Watch on YouTube Kamaru Usman vs Sean Strickland | FULL FIGHT — UFC Eurasia
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Tom Breese via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC 199 on June 4, 2016, taking his record to 18–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (split) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC 199 DateJun 4, 2016 Record after18–1
Watch on YouTube UFC 199 Sean Strickland vs Tom Breese full fight split Decision Review Highlights — UFC MMA BOXING NEWS Garrito Fort
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Alex Garcia via KO (punches) in round 3 (4:25) at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy on February 21, 2016, taking his record to 17–1.

ResultWin MethodKO (punches) Round3 · 4:25 EventUFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy DateFeb 21, 2016 Record after17–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Igor Araújo via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee on July 15, 2015, taking his record to 16–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee DateJul 15, 2015 Record after16–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Strickland lost to Santiago Ponzinibbio via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir on February 22, 2015, taking his record to 15–1.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir DateFeb 22, 2015 Record after15–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Luke Barnatt via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Muñoz vs. Mousasi on May 31, 2014, taking his record to 15–0.

ResultWin MethodDecision (split) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Muñoz vs. Mousasi DateMay 31, 2014 Record after15–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Bubba McDaniel via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (4:33) at UFC 171 on March 15, 2014, taking his record to 14–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 4:33 EventUFC 171 DateMar 15, 2014 Record after14–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Matt Lagler via TKO (punches) in round 1 (4:59) at KOTC: Split Decision on August 29, 2013, taking his record to 13–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 4:59 EventKOTC: Split Decision DateAug 29, 2013 Record after13–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Yusuke Sakashita via Decision (unanimous) in round 5 (5:00) at KOTC: Worldwide on July 5, 2013, taking his record to 12–0.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round5 · 5:00 EventKOTC: Worldwide DateJul 5, 2013 Record after12–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Bill Albrecht via KO (punch) in round 1 (2:41) at KOTC: Restitution on February 7, 2013, taking his record to 11–0.

ResultWin MethodKO (punch) Round1 · 2:41 EventKOTC: Restitution DateFeb 7, 2013 Record after11–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Josh Bryant via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at KOTC: Unification on December 8, 2012, taking his record to 10–0.

ResultWin MethodDecision (split) Round3 · 5:00 EventKOTC: Unification DateDec 8, 2012 Record after10–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Brandon Hunt via TKO (punches) in round 1 (3:24) at KOTC: Hardcore on April 26, 2012, taking his record to 9–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 3:24 EventKOTC: Hardcore DateApr 26, 2012 Record after9–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Brandon Hunt via TKO (punches) in round 1 (3:48) at KOTC: Steel Curtain on December 17, 2011, taking his record to 8–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 3:48 EventKOTC: Steel Curtain DateDec 17, 2011 Record after8–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Brett Sbardella via KO (punches) in round 1 (1:03) at KOTC: Demolition on August 6, 2011, taking his record to 7–0.

ResultWin MethodKO (punches) Round1 · 1:03 EventKOTC: Demolition DateAug 6, 2011 Record after7–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Donavin Hawkey via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (1:21) at KOTC: Platinum on November 25, 2010, taking his record to 6–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 1:21 EventKOTC: Platinum DateNov 25, 2010 Record after6–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Adriel Montes via TKO (punches) in round 2 (1:05) at KOTC: Underground 63 on October 2, 2010, taking his record to 5–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round2 · 1:05 EventKOTC: Underground 63 DateOct 2, 2010 Record after5–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated George Interiano via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at Long Beach Fight Night 7 on January 3, 2010, taking his record to 4–0.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventLong Beach Fight Night 7 DateJan 3, 2010 Record after4–0
Watch on YouTube Sean Strickland vs George Interiano — FlechFisher
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated William Wheeler via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (1:55) at KOTC: Jolted on October 3, 2009, taking his record to 3–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 1:55 EventKOTC: Jolted DateOct 3, 2009 Record after3–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Brandon Ellsworth via TKO (punches) in round 1 (1:28) at KOTC: Last Resort on March 14, 2009, taking his record to 2–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 1:28 EventKOTC: Last Resort DateMar 14, 2009 Record after2–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Strickland defeated Tyler Pottett via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 2 (1:53) at KOTC: Protege on March 22, 2008, taking his record to 1–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round2 · 1:53 EventKOTC: Protege DateMar 22, 2008 Record after1–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Career record from the fighter's Wikipedia record table; fight footage plays via the official YouTube embed from its original channel.

Analytics

Win Method Breakdown
31 WINS
  • KO/TKO12 · 39%
  • Submission4 · 13%
  • Decision15 · 48%
  • DQ/Other0 · 0%
Key Rates
Finish rate
52%
KO rate
39%
Submission rate
13%
Recent Form
W W L W L
P4P Ranking Movement

Not enough ranking history yet.

FighterStatus Score
71.83

Proprietary FighterStatus metric — not an official ranking.

UFC Career Stats Source: UFC.com
0.66Takedown avg
0.26Knockdown Avg
0.15Submission avg
5.98Sig. Str. Landed
69 %Takedown Defense
61 %Sig. Str. Defense
16:16Average fight time
4.53Sig. Str. Absorbed
Win by Method
DEC
15 (48%)
SUB
4 (13%)
KO/TKO
12 (39%)
Sig. Str. By Position
Clinch
78 (3%)
Ground
113 (5%)
Standing
2239 (92%)
Career Totals
Takedowns Landed11
Sig. Strikes Landed2430
Takedowns Attempted29
Sig. Strikes Attempted5717
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