Sean Strickland is a mixed martial artist from the United States who competes in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A veteran of the MMA scene and a professional competitor since 2008, Strickland is a former King of the Cage Middleweight Champion. He was also listed as #7 in the UFC middleweight rankings as of July 2022.

One of the most notable aspects of Sean Strickland’s career is his tumultuous childhood and how it shaped him as a fighter. Growing up in a household with an abusive father, Strickland turned to martial arts as a way to cope and escape. Starting at the age of 14, he quickly became skilled in mixed martial arts and began his professional career at just 16 years old. Despite being kicked out of multiple schools, Strickland’s dedication and perseverance in martial arts allowed him to become a successful fighter, and he eventually made his way to the UFC. In the UFC, Strickland’s career has gone from strength to strength, and he has accumulated an astounding professional record of 26 wins and 5 losses. Over that time, he has been victorious against such big-name fighters such as Uriah Hall, Jack Hermansson and Nassourdine Imavov. He also won the coveted Performance of the Night award for his bout against Brendan Allen in November 2020.

An ever determined fighter with a palpable passion for the sport, Strickland is a clear crowd favorite with a large dedicated fanbase. He will no doubt continue to hone his craft and take his skills to the next level over the coming years. He takes great pleasure in interacting with the tens of thousands of fans on his Instagram profile.