Middleweight#3 RankedACTIVE
Sean Strickland
29-7
Age
34
Height
6'1"
Weight
185 lbs
Reach
76"
Avg Fight Time
16:03
Gym
Millennia MMA, Rancho, CA
UFC Record
16-7(23 bouts)
Wins By
4 KO 1 Sub 11 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 0 Sub 5 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 3R3 8R5 5
Last 5
WWWWW
Finish Rate
52%
Bonuses
4
Style
MMA
Location
United States
Next Fight2026-02-21
AH
vs Anthony Hernandez
Opponent Last Bout
W - Roman DolidzeKO/TKOR3 2:23· Punches to Head On Ground
Fight History
WIN
AG
vs Alex Garcia
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Cowboy· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R3 4:25
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 4:25
WIN
KJ
vs Krzysztof Jotko
UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Prochazka· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BA
vs Brendan Allen
UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Dos Anjos· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R2 1:32
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R2 1:32
WIN
JM
vs Jack Marshman
UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
NT
vs Nordine Taleb
UFC Fight Night: Oezdemir vs. Smith· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head On Ground
R2 3:10
KO/TKOPunch to Head On Ground·R2 3:10
WIN
CM
vs Court McGee
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
IA
vs Igor Araujo
UFC Fight Night: Mir vs Duffee· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
SP
vs Santiago Ponzinibbio
UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Mir· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
LB
vs Luke Barnatt
UFC Fight Night: Munoz vs Mousasi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
AH
vs Anthony Hernandez
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R3 2:23
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 2:23
WIN
AM
vs Abus Magomedov
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 4:20
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:20
WIN
NI
vs Nassourdine Imavov
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
JC
vs Jared Cannonier
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
JH
vs Jack Hermansson
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
UH
vs Uriah Hall
UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Strickland· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
DD
vs Dricus Du Plessis
UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2· 2025-02-08
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
PC
vs Paulo Costa
UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier· 2024-06-01
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
LOSS
DD
vs Dricus Du Plessis
UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis· 2024-01-20
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
IA
vs Israel Adesanya
UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland· 2023-09-09
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
AP
vs Alex Pereira
UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier· 2022-07-02
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 2:36
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 2:36
LOSS
EZ
vs Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington· 2018-05-12
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance Wheel Kick
R1 3:40
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Wheel Kick·R1 3:40
LOSS
KU
vs Kamaru Usman
UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2· 2017-04-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TB
vs Tom Breese
UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2· 2016-06-04
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
RM
vs Robert McDaniel
UFC 171: Hendricks vs Lawler· 2014-03-15
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 4:33
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:33
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
6.0/min
Grappling
0.73 TD
Defense
61%
⚖️Sean adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
51 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+91% vs div avg
92%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
71%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
41%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
35%
⭐Other
Overhands
31%
Counters
27%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
4× detected
Clinch → Takedown
4× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (92%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (163%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 270% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
4
80% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
20% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (4 techniques)
Punch to Head On Ground
#11
25% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#21
25% of KOs
Punches to Head In Clinch
#31
25% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#41
25% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 80% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punch to Head On Ground leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (6.0) and TD Acc% (64%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (6/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (61%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 76% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (117% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#40 of 46
0%100%
Striking Defense
61%
Above Avg
Division Rank#4 of 46
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
40% acc92%
Clinch
66% acc3%
Ground
60% acc5%
Striking Differential+1.38/min
5.95 landed/min4.57 absorbed/min
5.95
Landed/Min
4.57
Absorbed/Min
0.24
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed2197
Sig. Strikes Attempted5164
Key Insights
Sean is a distance-first striker, with 92% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 80% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.3:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 92% of output at range with 40% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
64%
Above Avg
Division Rank#2 of 46
0%100%
TD Defense
76%
Elite
Division Rank#21 of 46
0%100%
TD Success Rate
39%
Landed
11
Defended
17
Total
28
0.73
TD / 15min
0.16
Sub / 15min
11
TD Landed
28
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
18
Landed
28
Attempted
64%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
25%
R2
50%
R3
25%
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 76%.
4 career submission wins.
High TD accuracy (64%).
Clinch TD specialist: 64% accuracy from clinch.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
2,197
1.48
Ratio
Absorbed
1,484
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
6/3
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
33.9
Moderate
Strikes/Min
6.2
Standing %
92%
R3 vs R1 Output
117%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (33.9) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 23 fights
R1 Control
0:30
R2 Control
0:21
R3 Control
0:24
R1 to Final
+18%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-0.5pp
Body
+2.8pp
Leg
-2.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-3.6pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 8 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
26.1
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
39.4
sig strikes / round
Output Change
151%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#6
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#40
of 46
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#40
of 46
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#4
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#28
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#36
of 46
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#33
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#17
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3188
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
4
/ 9
44% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights