Sean Strickland
| Sean Strickland | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 27, 1991 Anaheim, California, USA |
| Other names | Tarzan |
| Residence | Commerce, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division |
Welterweight Middleweight |
| Reach | 76 in (190 cm) |
| Style | BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing |
| Fighting out of | Corona, California |
| Team | MILLENNIA MMA RVCA Training Center Team Quest |
| Rank | Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2008-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 20 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Sean Strickland is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Welterweight division. He is the former King of the Cage Middleweight Champion.
Originally from Anaheim, California, Strickland began training in mixed martial arts at the age of 14 and turned professional at the age of 16.
Strickland made his professional debut in 2008 for the King of the Cage promotion and compiled an undefeated record of 9-0 before facing Josh Bryant in a fight for the King of the Cage Middleweight Championship at KOTC: Unification on December 9, 2012. Strickland won via split decision, and then successfully defended his title twice before being signed by the UFC.
Strickland made his UFC debut at UFC 171 on March 15, 2014, facing Bubba McDaniel. Strickland won via rear-naked choke submission in the first round.
Strickland made his next appearance at UFC Fight Night 41 against Luke Barnatt on May 31, 2014. Strickland won via split decision.
Strickland faced Santiago Ponzinibbio in a welterweight bout on February 22, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 61. Strickland lost the back and forth fight via unanimous decision.
Strickland faced Igor Araújo on July 15, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 71. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
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