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 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Sean Strickland KOs Brendan Allen
On November 14, 2020 Sean Strickland faced Brendan Allen in a middleweight bout. Strickland was 29 years old with a record of 21-3, and Allen was 24 with a record of 15-3. Strickland was on a 2-fight winning streak and Allen was on a 7-fight winning streak. Strickland stopped Brendan Allen via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Sean Strickland defeats Jack Hermansson
On February 5, 2022 Sean Strickland faced Jack Hermansson in a middleweight bout. Strickland was 30 years old with a record of 24-3, and Hermansson was 33 with a record of 22-6. Strickland was on a 5-fight winning streak and Hermansson was coming off a win. Strickland won via split decision.
9. Sean Strickland defeats Court McGee
On November 11, 2017 Sean Strickland faced Court McGee in a welterweight bout. Strickland was 26 years old with a record of 18-2, and McGee was 32 with a record of 18-6. Both Strickland and McGee were coming off a loss. Strickland won via unanimous decision.
10. Sean Strickland KOs Abusupiyan Magomedov
On July 1, 2023 Sean Strickland faced Abusupiyan Magomedov in a middleweight bout. Strickland was 32 years old with a record of 26-5, and Magomedov was 32 with a record of 25-4-1. Strickland was coming off a win and Magomedov was on a 3-fight winning streak. Strickland stopped Abusupiyan Magomedov via TKO in the 2nd round.