Sean Strickland
| Sean Strickland | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 27, 1991 Anaheim, California, USA |
| Other names | Tarzan |
| Residence | Commerce, California, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
| 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] |
| 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 | 18 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 5 |
| 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] During the 2016 election he endorsed Donald Trump for president.
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.[3] Strickland won via rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[4]
Strickland made his next appearance at UFC Fight Night 41 against Luke Barnatt on May 31, 2014.[5] Strickland won via split decision.[6]
Strickland faced Santiago Ponzinibbio in a welterweight bout on February 22, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 61.[7] Strickland lost the back and forth fight via unanimous decision.[8]
Strickland faced Igor Araújo on July 15, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 71.[9] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[10]
Strickland faced Alex Garcia on February 21, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 83.[11] After a back-and-forth first two rounds, Strickland won the fight via TKO in the third round.[12]
Strickland is expected to face Tom Breese on June 4, 2016 at UFC 199.[13]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 18 matches | 17 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 8 | 0 |
| By submission | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2 3 "Sean Strickland - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved February 22, 2015.
- ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Mir vs. Duffee". UFC.com. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
- ↑ "UFC 171: Sean Strickland vs Bubba McDaniel booked for March 15 with Tor Troeng hurt". mmamania.com. March 3, 2014.
- ↑ "UFC 171 results: Sean Strickland chokes out Bubba McDaniel in the first round". bloodyelbow.com. March 15, 2014.
- ↑ "Luke Barnatt vs. Sean Strickland set for UFC Fight Night 41 in Berlin". bjpenn.com. March 25, 2014.
- ↑ "UFC Fight Night 41 results: Sean Strickland shocks Luke Barnatt with split decision". mmajunkie.com. May 31, 2014.
- ↑ Jason Floyd (2014-12-22). "Three fights added to UFC Fight Night 61". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2014-12-22.
- ↑ Steven Marrocco (2014-12-22). "UFC Fight Night 61 results: Santiago Ponzinibbio tops Sean Strickland in 'FOTN' contender". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-12-22.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Staff (2015-12-15). "Seven fights added to UFC Fight Night 82 in Pittsburgh". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.