Sean Strickland

Sean Strickland
Born (1991-02-27) February 27, 1991
Anaheim, California, USA
Other names Tarzan
Residence Commerce, California, USA
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1]
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Middleweight
Reach 76 in (190 cm)[2]
Style BJJ, Muay Thai, Boxing
Fighting out of Corona, California
Team MILLENNIA MMA
RVCA Training Center
Rank      Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1]
Years active 2008-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 19
Wins 18
By knockout 8
By submission 4
By decision 6
Losses 1
By decision 1
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.

Background

Originally from Anaheim, California, Strickland began training in mixed martial arts at the age of 14 and turned professional at the age of 16.[1] In 2016 he endorsed Donald Trump for President. During a recent interview he was quoted saying "Andrew Jackson saved the Cherokee nation".[3]

Mixed martial arts career

King of the Cage

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.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Strickland made his UFC debut at UFC 171 on March 15, 2014, facing Bubba McDaniel.[4] Strickland won via rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[5]

Strickland made his next appearance at UFC Fight Night 41 against Luke Barnatt on May 31, 2014.[6] Strickland won via split decision.[7]

Strickland faced Santiago Ponzinibbio in a welterweight bout on February 22, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 61.[8] Strickland lost the back and forth fight via unanimous decision.[9]

Strickland faced Igor Araújo on July 15, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 71.[10] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[11]

Strickland faced Alex Garcia on February 21, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 83.[12] After a back-and-forth first two rounds, Strickland won the fight via TKO in the third round.[13]

Strickland next faced Tom Breese on June 4, 2016 at UFC 199.[14] He won the fight via split decision.[15]

Strickland was expected to face Tim Means on August 20, 2016 at UFC 202.[16] However Strickland pulled out of the fight in early August citing a knee injury.[17] He was replaced by promotional newcomer Sabah Homasi.[18]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 18–1 Tom Breese Decision (split) UFC 199 June 4, 2016 3 5:00 Inglewood, California, United States
Win 17–1 Alex Garcia TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy February 21, 2016 3 4:25 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 16–1 Igor Araújo Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee July 15, 2015 3 5:00 San Diego, California, United States
Loss 15–1 Santiago Ponzinibbio Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir February 22, 2015 3 5:00 Porto Alegre, Brazil Welterweight debut.
Win 15–0 Luke Barnatt Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Munoz vs. Mousasi May 31, 2014 3 5:00 Berlin, Germany
Win 14–0 Bubba McDaniel Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 171 March 15, 2014 1 4:33 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win 13–0 Matt Lagler TKO (punches) KOTC: Split Decision August 29, 2013 1 4:59 Highland, California, United States Defended the KOTC Middleweight Championship.
Win 12–0 Yusuke Sakashita Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Worldwide July 5, 2013 5 5:00 Manila, Philippines Defended the KOTC Middleweight Championship.
Win 11–0 Bill Albrecht KO (punch) KOTC: Restitution February 7, 2013 1 2:41 Los Angeles, California, United States Defended the KOTC Middleweight Championship.
Win 10–0 Josh Bryant Decision (split) KOTC: Unification December 9, 2012 3 5:00 Highland, California, United States Defended and unified the KOTC Middleweight Championship.
Win 9–0 Brandon Hunt TKO (punches) KOTC: Hardcore April 26, 2012 1 3:24 Highland, California, United States Defended the KOTC Middleweight Championship.
Win 8–0 Brandon Hunt TKO (punches) KOTC: Steel Curtain December 17, 2011 1 3:48 Norman, Oklahoma, United States Won the KOTC Middleweight Championship.
Win 7–0 Brett Sbardella KO (punches) KOTC: Demolition August 6, 2011 1 1:03 Walker, Minnesota, United States
Win 6–0 Donavin Hawkey Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Platinum November 25, 2010 1 1:21 Durban, South Africa Light-heavyweight bout.
Win 5–0 Adriel Montes TKO (punches) KOTC: Underground 63 October 2, 2010 2 1:05 Laughlin, Nevada, United States
Win 4–0 George Interiano Decision (unanimous) LBFN 7: Long Beach Fight Night 7 January 3, 2010 3 5:00 Long Beach, California, United States Light-heavyweight bout.
Win 3–0 William Wheeler Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Jolted October 3, 2009 1 1:55 Laughlin, Nevada, United States
Win 2–0 Brandon Ellsworth TKO (punches) KOTC: Last Resort March 14, 2009 1 1:28 Laughlin, Nevada, United States
Win 1–0 Tyler Pottett Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Protege March 22, 2008 2 1:53 Laughlin, Nevada, United States

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Sean Strickland - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Mir vs. Duffee". UFC.com. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  3. ↑ https://twitter.com/sstricklandmma/status/713060618903822336. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ↑ "UFC 171: Sean Strickland vs Bubba McDaniel booked for March 15 with Tor Troeng hurt". mmamania.com. March 3, 2014.
  5. ↑ "UFC 171 results: Sean Strickland chokes out Bubba McDaniel in the first round". bloodyelbow.com. March 15, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Luke Barnatt vs. Sean Strickland set for UFC Fight Night 41 in Berlin". bjpenn.com. March 25, 2014.
  7. ↑ "UFC Fight Night 41 results: Sean Strickland shocks Luke Barnatt with split decision". mmajunkie.com. May 31, 2014.
  8. ↑ Jason Floyd (2014-12-22). "Three fights added to UFC Fight Night 61". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2014-12-22.
  9. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2014-12-22). "UFC Fight Night 61 results: Santiago Ponzinibbio tops Sean Strickland in 'FOTN' contender". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-12-22.
  10. ↑ Staff (2015-03-31). "Sean Strickland meets Igor Araujo at July's UFC Fight Night 71 in San Diego". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-03-31.
  11. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2015-07-15). "UFC Fight Night 71 results: Sean Strickland cruises in decision win over Igor Araujo". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
  12. ↑ Staff (2015-12-15). "Seven fights added to UFC Fight Night 82 in Pittsburgh". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  13. ↑ Adrian McNair (2016-02-21). "UFC Fight Night 83 results: TKO! Sean Strickland swarms on Alex Garcia late to get stoppage at UFC Pittsburgh". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2016-02-21.
  14. ↑ Matt Erickson (2016-03-29). "Sean Strickland gets home fight, meets Tom Breese at UFC 199 in Los Angeles in June". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
  15. ↑ Brent Brookhouse (2016-06-04). "UFC 199 results: Sean Strickland edges Tom Breese by split decision". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-06-04.
  16. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2016-06-30). "Tim Means returns from suspension to face Sean Strickland at UFC 202". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-06-30.
  17. ↑ John Morgan (2016-08-05). "Sean Strickland out at UFC 202; promotion seeks new opponent for Tim Means". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
  18. ↑ Marc Raimondi (2016-08-09). "Sabah Homasi steps in to face Tim Means at UFC 202". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-08-09.
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