Sean Strickland's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Sean Strickland.

Sean Strickland is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Middleweight division. He is the former UFC Middleweight Champion and a former Middleweight Champion of King of the Cage. As of February 2025, he holds a high ranking within the UFC middleweight division. Strickland has been a professional MMA fighter since 2008.

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November 11, 2017: UFC Fight Night 120 Victory

On November 11, 2017, Sean Strickland faced Court McGee at UFC Fight Night 120, initially announced as a majority draw but later corrected to a unanimous decision victory for Strickland due to a scoring error.

October 27, 2018: UFC Fight Night 138 Victory and Free Agency

On October 27, 2018, Sean Strickland faced Nordine Taleb at UFC Fight Night 138 and won via technical knockout in the second round, becoming a free agent after the fight.

October 31, 2020: UFC Fight Night 181 Victory

On October 31, 2020, Sean Strickland faced Jack Marshman at UFC Fight Night 181, replacing Wellington Turman. Marshman missed weight, and Strickland won the fight via unanimous decision.

November 14, 2020: UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos Victory

On November 14, 2020, Sean Strickland replaced Ian Heinisch and faced Brendan Allen at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos in a 195 lb catchweight bout, winning via technical knockout and earning the Performance of the Night award.

May 1, 2021: UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka Victory

On May 1, 2021, Sean Strickland faced Krzysztof Jotko at UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka and won the bout via unanimous decision.

July 31, 2021: UFC on ESPN 28 Victory

On July 31, 2021, Sean Strickland defeated Uriah Hall via unanimous decision at UFC on ESPN 28.

February 5, 2022: UFC Fight Night 200 Victory

On February 5, 2022, Sean Strickland faced Jack Hermansson at UFC Fight Night 200 and won the fight via split decision, although the decision was controversial.

January 14, 2023: UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov Victory

On January 14, 2023, Sean Strickland faced Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov, replacing Kelvin Gastelum, and won the fight via unanimous decision.

July 1, 2023: UFC on ESPN 48 Victory

On July 1, 2023, Sean Strickland faced Abusupiyan Magomedov at UFC on ESPN 48 and won the fight via TKO in the second round, earning the Performance of the Night award.

September 10, 2023: UFC Middleweight Championship Victory

On September 10, 2023, Sean Strickland faced Israel Adesanya at UFC 293 for the UFC Middleweight Championship and won the fight via unanimous decision, earning his third Performance of the Night bonus award.