Sean ‘Tarzan’ Strickland is an MMA fighter hailing from Anaheim, California, United States. He is a former UFC middleweight champion who won it from Israel Adesanya at UFC 293. Strickland is a controversial personality who grew up in an abusive household. He began his professional career in 2008 with his debut in the King of the Cage promotion. He maintained an unblemished record of 9–0 before encountering Josh Bryant in a clash for the King of the Cage Middleweight Championship at KOTC: Unification on December 9, 2012. Securing victory through a split decision, Strickland defended his title three times before securing a contract with the UFC.
Strickland made his first walk to the UFC octagon on March 15, 2014, making his debut against Bubba McDaniel at UFC 171. He secured a victory in the first round with a rear-naked choke submission. After compiling a record of 15 wins and 5 losses in the UFC, Strickland finally got a shot to claim UFC gold at UFC 293 against Israel Adesanya. Despite being a massive underdog in the fight, Strickland came out on top via a dominant unanimous decision victory. However, in his first title defense, Strickland lost the title to Dricus du Plessis via a split decision at UFC 297.
Moreover, the former champion is set to face Paulo Costa at UFC 302 on June 1, 2024, at the Prudential Center in Newark, United States.
Sean Strickland Pay UFC 293
Sean Strickland currently makes an estimated base salary of $850,000 per fight. In his recent fight against Israel Adesanya at UFC 293, ‘Tarzan’ took home a massive paycheck of $1,530,000, including bonuses and sponsorship deals. For his last outing against Dicrus du Plessis at UFC 297, Strickland is estimated to have taken home a lump sum of $1.3 million, as per reports.
In the matchup between Strickland and Imavov at UFC on ESPN+ 75, Strickland earned a substantial income of $321,000. This comprised a $200,000 base salary, a $100,000 win bonus, and $21,000 from sponsorship agreements.
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Does Sean Strickland have a black belt?
Yes, Sean Strickland has a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Strickland has made some controversial statements about Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the past. In late 2023, Strickland posted a video of throwing his black belt in the garbage, expressing his disdain for grappling.
What is Sean Strickland's nickname?
Sean Strickland is nicknamed ‘Tarzan.’ However, he himself has no idea why he is called ‘Tarzan’ and has admitted that he never really liked the nickname. He would have much preferred to be nicknamed ‘Hate’ as he sees himself as an angry individual.
FAQs On How much does Sean Strickland make per fight?
A. Sean Strickland earns a base salary of $850,000.
A. Sean Strickland holds an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
A. Sean Strickland lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A. Sean Strickland’s next fight is against Paulo Costa.
A. Strickland is commonly known by his nickname, 'Tarzan.'
