- Sean Strickland was a former UFC middleweight champion.
- Strickland holds an MMA record of 29 wins and six losses.
- Strickland will face Dricus Du Plessis in a championship rematch on Feb. 8 at UFC 312.
Sean Strickland is fresh off a bounce-back win against Paulo Costa in his last outing at UFC 302 in June with a split decision nod from the judges. It was his ninth win in the middleweight division and his 29th career victory overall.
The next time he competes inside the octagon, his UFC odds will be available for MMA fans to see at BetMGM’s online sportsbook.
Speaking of his comeback fight, check out the next confirmed opponent for him, as well as other important details about him below.
When Is Sean Strickland’s Next Fight?
Strickland’s next confirmed opponent is current UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis. He’ll face him in a championship rematch on Feb. 8 in the main event of UFC 312 inside the Qudos Arena in Australia
“Tarzan” is looking to avenge his loss to Du Plessis in January 2024 at FUC 297 in Canada and reclaim his throne as the king of the 185-pound weight class.
Sean Strickland MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 29-6
- Wins by TKO/KO: 11
- Wins by decision: 4
- Striking accuracy: 42%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 6.01
- Significant strikes absorbed: 4.48
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 0.78
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.17
- Significant strikes defense: 62%
- Takedown defense: 77%
- Knockdown average: 0.26
- Average fight time: 15:39
Sean Strickland Notable Wins
Strickland’s most notable wins under the Las Vegas-based promotion were against Brendan Allen, Uriah Hall, Nassourdine Imavov, Abus Magomedov, Israel Adesanya, and Costa.
Sean Strickland UFC Earnings
Strickland’s estimated total UFC earnings are over $3.5 million. One of his biggest single-fight payouts was when he fought Adesanya in September 2023 and secured $1.5 million.
Sean Strickland Team and Corner
Strickland is an affiliate of the famed Xtreme Couture MMA team that was founded by ex-UFC superstar Randy Couture in 2007. He’s under the guidance of coaches Eddie Barraco, Dennis Davis, Eric Nicksick, and Jake Shields.
Other notable UFC fighters who are affiliated with the Las Vegas-based gym are Ion Cutelaba, Miesha Tate, Chris Curtis, Manel Kape, and Dan Ige.
