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Sean Strickland Record, stats and next fight

31-7-0 (W-L-D)

12Wins by knockout
4Wins by submission
9First round finishes
Portrait de Sean Strickland, combattant de MMA
Photo : MMAnytt, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Stats and record

38Pro fights
52%Finish rate
25UFC fights
8Title fights
5Performance bonuses
2Win streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO12 (39 %)
Submission4 (13 %)
Decision15 (48 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO2 (29 %)
Submission0 (0 %)
Decision5 (71 %)

Profile

Age
35 years
Born
February 27, 1991
Birthplace
Anaheim, Californie, États-Unis
Height
6'1" (185 cm)
Weight
185 lbs (84 kg)
Reach
76" (193 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
Division
Middleweight
Fighting out of
Corona, California, U.S.
Team
Millennia MMA Gym
Trainer
Eric Nicksick
UFC debut
March 15, 2014

Fight history

  1. Win

    vs Khamzat Chimaev Title

    UFC 328 · May 9, 2026 · Newark, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  2. Win

    vs Anthony Hernandez Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez · Feb 21, 2026 · Houston, Texas, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    3
    Time
    2:23
  3. Loss

    vs Dricus du Plessis Title

    UFC 312 · Feb 9, 2025 · Sydney, Australia

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  4. Win

    vs Paulo Costa

    UFC 302 · Jun 1, 2024 · Newark, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  5. Loss

    vs Dricus du Plessis Bonus

    UFC 297 · Jan 20, 2024 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  6. Win

    vs Israel Adesanya Title Bonus

    UFC 293 · Sep 10, 2023 · Sydney, Australia

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  7. Win

    vs Abusupiyan Magomedov Bonus

    UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov · Jul 1, 2023 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    4:20
  8. Win

    vs Nassourdine Imavov

    UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov · Jan 14, 2023 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
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  1. Loss

    vs Jared Cannonier

    UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland · Dec 17, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  2. Loss

    vs Alex Pereira

    UFC 276 · Jul 2, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:36
  3. Win

    vs Jack Hermansson

    UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland · Feb 5, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  4. Win

    vs Uriah Hall

    UFC on ESPN: Hall vs. Strickland · Jul 31, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  5. Win

    vs Krzysztof Jotko

    UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka · May 1, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  6. Win

    vs Brendan Allen Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos · Nov 14, 2020 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    1:32
  7. Win

    vs Jack Marshman

    UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva · Oct 31, 2020 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  8. Win

    vs Nordine Taleb

    UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith · Oct 27, 2018 · Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:10
  9. Loss

    vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos

    UFC 224 · May 12, 2018 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Method
    KO (spinning wheel kick and punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:40
  10. Win

    vs Court McGee

    UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis · Nov 11, 2017 · Norfolk, Virginia, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  11. Loss

    vs Kamaru Usman

    UFC 210 · Apr 8, 2017 · Buffalo, New York, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  12. Win

    vs Tom Breese

    UFC 199 · Jun 4, 2016 · Inglewood, California, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  13. Win

    vs Alex Garcia

    UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy · Feb 21, 2016 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    3
    Time
    4:25
  14. Win

    vs Igor Araújo

    UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee · Jul 15, 2015 · San Diego, California, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  15. Loss

    vs Santiago Ponzinibbio

    UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir · Feb 22, 2015 · Porto Alegre, Brazil

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  16. Win

    vs Luke Barnatt

    UFC Fight Night: Muñoz vs. Mousasi · May 31, 2014 · Berlin, Germany

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  17. Win

    vs Bubba McDaniel

    UFC 171 · Mar 15, 2014 · Dallas, Texas, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:33
  18. Win

    vs Matt Lagler Title

    KOTC: Split Decision · Aug 29, 2013 · Highland, California, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:59
  19. Win

    vs Yusuke Sakashita Title

    KOTC: Worldwide · Jul 5, 2013 · Manila, Philippines

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  20. Win

    vs Bill Albrecht Title

    KOTC: Restitution · Feb 7, 2013 · Los Angeles, California, United States

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:41
  21. Win

    vs Josh Bryant Title

    KOTC: Unification · Dec 8, 2012 · Highland, California, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  22. Win

    vs Brandon Hunt Title

    KOTC: Hardcore · Apr 26, 2012 · Highland, California, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:24
  23. Win

    vs Brandon Hunt

    KOTC: Steel Curtain · Dec 17, 2011 · Norman, Oklahoma, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:48
  24. Win

    vs Brett Sbardella

    KOTC: Demolition · Aug 6, 2011 · Walker, Minnesota, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:03
  25. Win

    vs Donavin Hawkey

    KOTC: Platinum · Nov 25, 2010 · Durban, South Africa

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:21
  26. Win

    vs Adriel Montes

    KOTC: Underground 63 · Oct 2, 2010 · Laughlin, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    1:05
  27. Win

    vs George Interiano

    Long Beach Fight Night 7 · Jan 3, 2010 · Long Beach, California, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  28. Win

    vs William Wheeler

    KOTC: Jolted · Oct 3, 2009 · Laughlin, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:55
  29. Win

    vs Brandon Ellsworth

    KOTC: Last Resort · Mar 14, 2009 · Laughlin, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:28
  30. Win

    vs Tyler Pottett

    KOTC: Protege · Mar 22, 2008 · Laughlin, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    1:53

Analysis

Signed to the UFC at middleweight, Sean Strickland fights under the nickname “Tarzan” and hails from the United States. He is the reigning division champion.

His professional record stands at 31 wins and 7 losses. Of those wins, 12 came by KO or TKO, 4 by submission and 15 on the scorecards, a 52% finish rate.

He made his promotional debut on March 15, 2014 at UFC 171 against Bubba McDaniel (win). He has since gone 18-7 in 25 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on May 9, 2026 at UFC 328, he beat Khamzat Chimaev by split decision.

His career includes 8 title fights and 5 performance bonuses.

He stands 185 cm, has a 193 cm reach and fights out of an orthodox stance.

He trains at Millennia MMA Gym out of Corona, California, U.S..

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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