Sean “Tarzan” Strickland is a 31 year old Male fighter from United States with a 26-5-0 pro MMA record. Strickland most recently fought Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night on Saturday January 14, 2023. Sean Strickland beat Nassourdine Imavov by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5 in the Middleweight division.
Sean Strickland has 26 wins with a 54% finish rate, including 10 by knockout, 4 by submission, 12 by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 25-5-0 | Nassourdine Imavov |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2023-01-14 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 25-4-0 | Jared Cannonier |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-12-17 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Loss | 25-3-0 | Alex Pereira |
KO/TKO
R1 2:36
|
UFC 276 | 2022-07-02 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 24-3-0 | Jack Hermansson |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-02-05 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 23-3-0 | Uriah Hall |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-07-31 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 22-3-0 | Krzysztof Jotko |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-05-01 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 21-3-0 | Brendan Allen |
KO/TKO
R2 1:32
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-11-14 | Catchweight | UFC |
| Win | 20-3-0 | Jack Marshman |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-10-31 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 19-3-0 | Nordine Taleb |
KO/TKO
R2 3:10
|
UFC Fight Night 138 | 2018-10-27 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 19-2-0 | Elizeu Zaleski |
KO/TKO
R1 3:12
|
UFC 224 | 2018-05-12 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-2-0 | Court McGee |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 120 | 2017-11-11 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 18-1-0 | Kamaru Usman |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 210 | 2017-04-08 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-1-0 | Tom Breese |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 199 | 2016-06-04 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-1-0 | Alex Garcia |
KO/TKO
R3 4:25
|
UFC Fight Night 83 | 2016-02-21 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-1-0 | Igor Araújo |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 71 | 2015-07-15 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 15-0-0 | Santiago Ponzinibbio |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 61 | 2015-02-22 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-0-0 | Luke Barnatt |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 41 | 2014-05-31 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-0-0 | Bubba McDaniel |
SUB
R1 4:33
|
UFC 171 | 2014-03-15 | Middleweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-0-0 | Matt Lagler |
KO/TKO
R1 4:59
|
KOTC | 2013-08-29 | Middleweight | KOTC |
| Win | 11-0-0 | Yusuke Sakashita |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
KOTC | 2013-07-05 | Middleweight | KOTC |
| Win | 10-0-0 | Bill Albrecht |
KO/TKO
R1 2:41
|
KOTC | 2013-02-07 | Middleweight | KOTC |
| Win | 9-0-0 | Josh Bryant |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
KOTC | 2012-12-08 | Middleweight | KOTC |
| Win | 8-0-0 | Brandon Hunt |
KO/TKO
R1 3:24
|
KOTC | 2012-04-26 | Middleweight | KOTC |
| Win | 7-0-0 | Brandon Hunt |
KO/TKO
R1 3:48
|
KOTC | 2011-12-17 | Catchweight | KOTC |
| Win | 6-0-0 | Brett Sbardella |
KO/TKO
R1 1:03
|
Regional circuit | 2011-08-06 | KOTC | |
| Win | 5-0-0 | Donavin Hawkey |
SUB
R1 1:21
|
Regional circuit | 2010-11-25 | KOTC | |
| Win | 4-0-0 | Adriel Montes |
KO/TKO
R2 1:05
|
KOTC Underground 63 | 2010-10-02 | Light Heavyweight | KOTC |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Jorge Interiano |
DEC
R3 3:00
|
Regional circuit | 2010-01-03 | LBFN | |
| Win | 2-0-0 | William Wheeler |
SUB
R1 1:55
|
KOTC Underground 45 | 2009-10-03 | Light Heavyweight | KOTC |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Brandon Ellsworth |
KO/TKO
R1 1:28
|
KOTC Underground 33 | 2009-03-14 | Middleweight | KOTC |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Tyler Pottett |
SUB
R2 1:53
|
KOTC Underground 20 | 2008-03-22 | Welterweight | KOTC |
Strickland made his professional debut against Tyler Pottett on March 22, 2008, fighting on the preliminary card of KOTC Underground 20: Protege.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Tyler Pottett who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Sean Strickland beat Tyler Pottett by Submission at 1:53 of Round 2.
Strickland made his debut in the UFC against Bubba McDaniel on March 15, 2014, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 171: Hendricks vs. Lawler having compiled a 13-0-0 professional MMA record.
Sean Strickland beat Bubba McDaniel by Submission at 4:33 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Strickland has gone on to fight a total of 18 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 13-5-0.
Strickland defeated the previously unbeaten Luke Barnatt on May 31, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 41: Munoz vs. Mousasi. Luke Barnatt came into the fight with a 8-0-0 record. Strickland was a +145 betting underdog going into the fight. Sean Strickland beat Luke Barnatt by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Strickland defeated the previously unbeaten Tom Breese on June 4, 2016, at UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2. Tom Breese came into the fight with a 10-0-0 record. Strickland was a -105 betting even going into the fight. Sean Strickland beat Tom Breese by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Strickland's last win came against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night on Saturday January 14, 2023. Sean Strickland beat Nassourdine Imavov by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Strickland is not currently booked for any fights.
Strickland's last loss came against Jared Cannonier at UFC Fight Night on Saturday December 17, 2022. Sean Strickland lost to Jared Cannonier by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Strickland has fought 18 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 13-5-0.
Strickland has knocked out 10 opponents.
Strickland has submitted 4 opponents.
Strickland has been knocked out 2 times.
Strickland has never been submitted.
