Where is Sean Strickland from?

The incredible journey of the brash and outspoken former UFC middleweight champion, Sean Strickland has been nothing less than a roller coaster. From a disturbed upbringing and dropping out of high school, Sean Strickland earned his way up with hard work and dedication. Currently ranked as the No.1 middleweight contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Strickland has always showcased his rage and manliness in and out of the cage. He is a former KOTC middleweight champion and has made four successful title defenses before signing up for the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2014. The 33-year-old American fighter has some immense knockout power and also is quite good on the ground, even though he is not a fan of grappling.

Starting his professional career in 2008, Strickland currently holds a record of 29 wins and 6 losses in mixed martial arts, as of February 2025. He has 11 wins via knockout, 4 via submission, and 9 first-round finishes decorating his fight resume. And over the years, he has stepped up against some of the biggest and fearsome names to ever compete in the middleweight and welterweight divisions of the UFC like, Israel Adesanya, Alex Pereira, Kamaru Usman, Jared Cannonier, Brendan Allen, etc. Moreover, Strickland is gearing up to face the reining middleweight champ, Dricus du Plessis in a rematch on February 8, 2025.

Sean Strickland's nationality

Sean Strickland is an American citizen. The former UFC middleweight champion was born in Anaheim, California, United States and he still is fighting out of the same place. However, as per reports, Strickland moved to Las Vegas and trains at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

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*Last updated on February 2, 2025.