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Sean Strickland

UFC middleweight champion

Sport
MMA
Record
31-7

Regained the UFC middleweight title with a split-decision win over Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328 in May 2026.

Sean Strickland
Photo: UFC

Profile

Age
35
Height
185 cm (6′1″)
Reach
193 cm (76 in)
Fighting style
MMA
Place of birth
United States
UFC debut
Mar 15, 2014

UFC career stats

Sig. strikes landed per min5.98
Sig. strikes absorbed per min4.53
Striking accuracy43%
Sig. strikes landed / attempted2430 / 5717
Takedowns per 15 min0.66
Submission attempts per 15 min0.15
Knockdowns per fight0.26
Average fight time16:16

Wins by method

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

Sig. strikes by position

  • Standing2239 (92%)
  • Clinch78 (3%)
  • Ground113 (5%)

Sig. strikes by target

  • Head1963 (81%)
  • Body343 (14%)
  • Legs124 (5%)

UFC fight history

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeEvent
WinMay 9, 2026 Khamzat Chimaev Split decisionround 5, 5:00 55:00 UFC 328
WinFeb 21, 2026 Anthony Hernandez KO/TKOround 3, 2:23 32:23 UFC Fight Night
LossFeb 8, 2025 Dricus du Plessis Unanimous decisionround 5, 5:00 55:00 UFC 312
WinJun 1, 2024 Paulo Costa Split decisionround 5, 5:00 55:00 UFC 302
LossJan 20, 2024 Dricus du Plessis Split decisionround 5, 5:00 55:00 UFC 297
WinSep 9, 2023 Israel Adesanya Unanimous decisionround 5, 5:00 55:00 UFC 293
WinJul 1, 2023 Abus Magomedov KO/TKOround 2, 4:20 24:20 UFC Fight Night
WinJan 14, 2023 Nassourdine Imavov Unanimous decisionround 5, 5:00 55:00 UFC Fight Night
LossDec 17, 2022 Jared Cannonier Split decisionround 5, 5:00 55:00 UFC Fight Night
LossJul 2, 2022 Alex Pereira KO/TKOround 1, 2:36 12:36 UFC 276
WinFeb 5, 2022 Jack Hermansson Split decisionround 5, 5:00 55:00 UFC Fight Night
WinMay 1, 2021 Krzysztof Jotko Unanimous decisionround 3, 5:00 35:00 UFC Fight Night
WinJun 4, 2016 Tom Breese Split decisionround 3, 5:00 35:00 UFC 199

Statistics: ufc.com, updated Oct 10, 2026. ufc.com

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