Best fights of Sean Strickland
Over 18 years as a professional, Sean Strickland has compiled a 31-7 (16) record, including nine title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Sean Strickland defeats Israel Adesanya
On September 10, 2023 Sean Strickland fought Israel Adesanya for the UFC middleweight title. Strickland was 32 years old with a record of 27-5, and Adesanya was 34 with a record of 24-2. Strickland was on a 2-fight winning streak and Adesanya was coming off a win. Strickland won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Sean Strickland KOs Anthony Hernandez
On February 21, 2026 Sean Strickland faced Anthony Hernandez in a middleweight bout. Strickland was 34 years old with a record of 29-7, and Hernandez was 32 with a record of 15-2. Strickland was coming off a loss, while Hernandez was on a 8-fight winning streak. Strickland stopped Anthony Hernandez via TKO in the 3rd round.
3. Sean Strickland defeats Khamzat Chimaev
On May 9, 2026 Sean Strickland fought Khamzat Chimaev for the UFC middleweight title. Strickland was 35 years old with a record of 30-7, and Chimaev was 32 with a record of 15-0. Strickland was coming off a win and Chimaev was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Strickland won via split decision. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
4. Sean Strickland defeats Nassourdine Imavov
On January 14, 2023 Sean Strickland faced Nassourdine Imavov in a light heavyweight bout. Strickland was 31 years old with a record of 25-5, and Imavov was 27 with a record of 12-3. Strickland was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Imavov was on a 3-fight winning streak. Strickland won via unanimous decision.
5. Sean Strickland defeats Krzysztof Jotko
On May 1, 2021 Sean Strickland faced Krzysztof Jotko in a middleweight bout. Strickland was 30 years old with a record of 22-3, and Jotko was 31 with a record of 22-4. Both Strickland and Jotko were on a 3-fight winning streak. Strickland won via unanimous decision.
6. Sean Strickland defeats Uriah Hall
On July 31, 2021 Sean Strickland faced Uriah Hall in a middleweight bout. Strickland was 30 years old with a record of 23-3, and Hall was 37 with a record of 17-9. Both Strickland and Hall were on a 4-fight winning streak. Strickland won via unanimous decision.
7. Sean Strickland KOs Matt Lagler
On August 29, 2013 Sean Strickland defended his KOTC middleweight title against Matt Lagler. Strickland was 22 years old with a record of 12-0, and Lagler was 0 with a record of 0-0. Strickland was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Strickland stopped Matt Lagler via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
8. Sean Strickland KOs Bill Albrecht
On February 7, 2013 Sean Strickland defended his KOTC middleweight title against Bill Albrecht. Strickland was 21 years old with a record of 10-0, and Albrecht was 0 with a record of 0-0. Strickland was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Strickland stopped Bill Albrecht via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
9. Sean Strickland loses to Jared Cannonier via split decision
On December 17, 2022 Sean Strickland faced Jared Cannonier in a middleweight bout. Strickland was 31 years old with a record of 25-4, and Cannonier was 38 with a record of 15-6. Both Strickland and Cannonier were coming off a loss. Strickland lost via split decision. Went the distance with Cannonier.
10. Sean Strickland KOs Brandon Hunt in their 2nd fight
On April 26, 2012 Sean Strickland fought Brandon Hunt for the vacant KOTC middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Strickland was 21 years old with a record of 8-0, and Hunt was 0 with a record of 0-0. Strickland was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Strickland stopped Brandon Hunt via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.