Faizan Mirza is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. With a keen eye for analyzing the striking skills of MMA fighters, Faizan uses his expertise to break down fights, providing insightful commentary that is both informative and entertaining for combat sports fans.

Faizan's article on Nate Diaz's remarks to Michael Chandler about Conor McGregor was particularly well-received, showcasing Faizan's talent for uncovering the lesser-known aspects of the sport.

In addition to his work as a UFC writer, Faizan has ambitious aspirations to become a sports agent and make his mark in the industry.

UFC 297 was quite a successful event. It promised to be entertaining and safe to say, it delivered on that promise. And as far as the main event was concerned, a new middleweight champion was crowned i.e., Dricus Du Plessis. His fight with Sean Strickland? A war. A sheer blood bath. However, post the fight, Sean Strickland took to X and accused Du Plessis of head-butting him, which is illegal in an MMA bout. In the post-fight press conference, the middleweight champion was asked about his response. DID DRICUS DU PLESSIS HEADBUTT SEAN STRICKLAND? According to the former middleweight champion, the South African head-butted him in the middle of the fight. This impaired his eye-sight and he found it difficult to see thereafter. He stated, “Well f*ck haha… man that headbutt made it difficult to see but I thought we got the job done. Blood and all!!! Onto the next one!!! Thanks to everyone who supported me!!!!!!” In the post-fight press conference, the new champion was asked about this alleged act. In his response, he simply denied knowing anything about this. He stated, “I can’t say I did. It is the first time I have heard of it. I did not feel anything—He said I head-butted him. I can’t remember any head butt.” What do you think about this incident? Share with us in the comments below. 

Sean Strickland makes an allegation about Dricus Du Plessis head-butting him. Find out how the new champion responded.

Harddit Bedi is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. With over 2 years of writing experience, Harddit started his ES journey covering boxing and then moved to MMA. For that same reason, he is a top choice for cross-sports coverage. 

Harddit’s special moment came when his idol Muhammad Ali’s daughter Laila Ali shared one of his stories on her social media handle. He has expertly penned down several instances where the worlds of boxing and MMA converged, including the Francis Ngannou-Tyson Fury rivalry. He is also an experienced member of the combat sports live coverage team at ES.

A cinephile and a bibliophile who is always up for a bit of combat sports banter, Harddit is all about MMA.

Harddit Bedi

Harddit Bedi is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. With over 2 years of writing experience, Harddit started his ES journey covering boxing and then moved to MMA.

Harddit Bedi | UFC Author at EssentiallySports

EssentiallySports

https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/es_circle_black_logo.png

Harddit Bedi is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. With over 2 years of writing experience, Harddit started his ES journey covering boxing and then moved to MMA. For that same reason, he is a top choice for cross-sports coverage. Harddit’s special moment came when his idol Muhammad Ali’s daughter Laila Ali shared one of his stories on her social media handle. He has expertly penned down several instances where the worlds of boxing and MMA converged, including the Francis Ngannou-Tyson Fury rivalry. He is also an experienced member of the combat sports live coverage team at ES. A cinephile and a bibliophile who is always up for a bit of combat sports banter, Harddit is all about MMA.

https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Harddit-Bedi-96x96.png

“Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion,” this is
precisely the motto of my life and it was said by none other than the legend
that inspires me the most - Muhammad Ali. I am a boxing author at
EssentiallySports. My love for the 'Sweet Science’, came about after Conor
McGregor crossed sports and ventured into boxing to face Floyd Mayweather. Apart
from the nitty-gritty of the sport, I am equally captivated and entertained by
off-the-ring rivalry and incidental shenanigans. Among the ones from the younger
generation, my heart races every time Canelo Alvarez makes his walk. At
EssentiallySports, I have over 600 articles to my name, covering off-court drama
and live reporting. When I am not watching two combatants exchange punches, I
like to play guitar and cricket.

Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland - EssentiallySports

Dricus Du Plessis and Sean Strickland

blockquote

script

Sean Strickland’s “Headbutt” Claim Slammed Shut by Dricus Du Plessis in a
Confession After UFC 297

Dana White Goes Against Joe Rogan’s Approval and “Listens to the Fans” to
Confirm End of UFC Apex as MMA World Rejoices at Bold Decision

Khabib Nurmagomedov Reportedly in Deep Waters as $3.3M Trouble with Russian Feds
Sparks Controversy

UFC News: Dana White Gets a Headliner Headache as Islam Makhachev Demands
Madison Square Garden Amid Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic Request

Insider Says Jake Paul Risks Bout Cancellation by Trying to “Kill” Mike Tyson in
Boxing Ring – “Put in a Death Clause”

UFC News: Colby Covington Accuses Dana White’s Welterweight GOAT Kamaru Usman of
Unfair Wins

Maximizing Success by Athlete Branding ft. Keenan Beasley

Behind the odds: Decoding 2024 NFL Draft

Championing Women in sport ft. Madisen Skinner

Delving into the business intricacies of the sports world ft. Chloe V. Mitchell

MMA Archives

LatestMMA - EssentiallySports News | EssentiallySports

UFC Archives

LatestUFC - EssentiallySports News | EssentiallySports

title

description

robots

link

Sean Strickland’s “Headbutt” Claim Slammed Shut by Dricus Du Plessis in a Confession After UFC 297

https://www.essentiallysports.com/sean-stricklands-headbutt-claim-slammed-shut-by-dricus-du-plessis-in-a-confession-after-ufc-297/

https://www.facebook.com/essentiallysports

https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/unnamed-file-23.jpg?class=watermark

author

twitter:card

twitter:creator

twitter:site

<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Dricus du Plessis: Net Worth 2024, Record, Girlfriend, and More</h2>
<strong>Dricus du Plessis</strong> is a surging contender who is rising in ranks since making his promotional debut against <strong>Markus Perez</strong> in 2020. The UFC star has put the middleweight division on alert with his knack for finishes and his well-rounded combat skills. His lethal punches and sudden ascendance even caught the attention of the former champion, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/israel-adesanya/" target="_self" rel="noopener"><strong>Israel Adesanya</strong></a>. 'Stillknocks' faces middleweight champ <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sean-strickland/"><strong>Sean Strickland</strong> </a>at UFC 297.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Dricus du Plessis: Net Worth 2024</h2>
As of 2024, the 30-year-old's net worth is reported to be between $1 million-$5 million, according to multiple sources. People Ai listed his net worth as $2.25 million. The MMA fighter, who prefers to keep his personal details concealed, hasn't revealed his exact estimates to the public.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1662217" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1025208294h.jpg" alt="Dricus Du Plessis" />

The primary sources of his revenue include paychecks collected from fighting inside Octagon, bonuses, and endorsement deals.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Dricus du Plessis: UFC Record</h2>
The Hatfield native holds an impressive record of 6-0 in the UFC, and five victories came via stoppage. He has eased past the likes of <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/darren-till/" target="_self" rel="noopener"><strong>Darren Till</strong></a> at UFC 282 and <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/derek-brunson/" target="_self" rel="noopener"><strong>Derek Brunson</strong></a> at UFC 285. Moreover, he has also defeated former champ <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/robert-whittaker/"><strong>Robert Whittaker</strong></a> at UFC 290. He dominated the fight against <strong>Brad Tavares</strong>, his only fight that went the distance.

On the heels of those spectacular wins, the 20-2 record holder has forced himself into the title discussions. Notably, his last defeat dates back to 2018, when he dropped the fight against <strong>Roberto Soldic</strong> and, as a result, also lost his KSW welterweight title. But he never let this defeat trouble him, and he then inculcated the lessons in his game. His 7-fight win streak bears testament to his caliber as a fighter and a quick learner.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">The Early life of Dricus</h2>
The Team CIT MMA gym representative got involved with combat sports at the age of 5 when he picked up judo and then wrestling. He eventually shifted to kickboxing at 14 and then became a WAKO World Champion in K-1.

'Stillknocks' has mentioned in the past that his aim had always been to perfect the combination of stand-up and ground game. He wants to dominate these styles individually. He always had the dream of becoming a professional MMA fighter. Besides, the scarce earning opportunities in kickboxing also pushed him to switch to MMA.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1746920" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1025199482h.jpg" alt="Dricus Du Plessis" />

du Plessis attended the University of Pretoria, where he studied agricultural economics as he fought under the banner of the EFC. But he dropped out during the final year to realize and fully commit to his dream of pursuing a career in MMA.

Notably, the former kickboxer made his professional debut at 19 for EFC and went 4-0 before meeting UFC veteran <strong>Garreth McLellan </strong>for the middleweight championship. But, he suffered his first MMA loss and then later on moved to welterweight. Following this, he clinched the welterweight title against <strong>Martin van Staden</strong> at EFC Africa 50. Subsequently, he also won the middleweight title the next year.

His tremendous success also followed in KSW as he sat at the top of the welterweight division. du Plessis has left the imprints of a champion wherever he fought, and his next target is to dislodge 'The Last Stylebender' as the champion.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">What is Dricus du Plessis's Nationality?</h2>
The #5 ranked welterweight is a South African citizen.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">How Much Money Does 'Stillkncks' Earn Per Fight?</h2>
<a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/290-payouts-fighters-salaries-bm05/">According to BetMGM</a>, du Plessis made around $225,000 for his UFC 290 fight. At UFC 297, he is probably going to make substantially more than that!
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Dricus Du Plessis: Girlfriend</h2>
We now know that <strong>Vasti Spiller</strong> is his current partner, according to the UFC Embedded series. As to Spiller's 26k-follower Instagram account, she works as a boxing coach at CIT Boxing Studio in South Africa. In addition, she has a photographic company called Baruch photographic. She represents the B Loved Foundation, a nonprofit that helps individuals in need.

<strong>Read More: <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-robert-whittaker-revealed-his-nonchalant-desire-for-a-dog-fight-against-dricus-du-plessis-despite-israel-adesanyas-unruly-prediction-i-want-to-put-him-away/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Robert Whittaker Revealed His Nonchalant Desire for a ?Dog Fight? Against Dricus Du Plessis Despite Israel Adesanya?s Unruly Prediction: ?I Want to Put Him Away??</a></strong>

Dricus Du Plessis

Dricus du Plessis: Net Worth 2024, Record, Girlfriend, and More Dricus du Plessis is a surging contender who is rising in ranks since making his promotional debut against Markus Perez in 2020. The UFC star has put the middleweight division on alert with his knack for finishes and his well-rounded combat skills. His lethal punches and sudden ascendance even caught the attention of the former champion, Israel Adesanya. &#8216;Stillknocks&#8217; faces middleweight champ Sean Strickland at UFC 297. Dricus du Plessis: Net Worth 2024 As of 2024, the 30-year-old&#8217;s net worth is reported to be between $1 million-$5 million, according to multiple sources. People Ai listed his net worth as $2.25 million. The MMA fighter, who prefers to keep his personal details concealed, hasn&#8217;t revealed his exact estimates to the public. The primary sources of his revenue include paychecks collected from fighting inside Octagon, bonuses, and endorsement deals. Dricus du Plessis: UFC Record The Hatfield native holds an impressive record of 6-0 in the UFC, and five victories came via stoppage. He has eased past the likes of Darren Till at UFC 282 and Derek Brunson at UFC 285. Moreover, he has also defeated former champ Robert Whittaker at UFC 290. He dominated the fight against Brad Tavares, his only fight that went the distance. On the heels of those spectacular wins, the 20-2 record holder has forced himself into the title discussions. Notably, his last defeat dates back to 2018, when he dropped the fight against Roberto Soldic and, as a result, also lost his KSW welterweight title. But he never let this defeat trouble him, and he then inculcated the lessons in his game. His 7-fight win streak bears testament to his caliber as a fighter and a quick learner. The Early life of Dricus The Team CIT MMA gym representative got involved with combat sports at the age of 5 when he picked up judo and then wrestling. He eventually shifted to kickboxing at 14 and then became a WAKO World Champion in K-1. &#8216;Stillknocks&#8217; has mentioned in the past that his aim had always been to perfect the combination of stand-up and ground game. He wants to dominate these styles individually. He always had the dream of becoming a professional MMA fighter. Besides, the scarce earning opportunities in kickboxing also pushed him to switch to MMA. du Plessis attended the University of Pretoria, where he studied agricultural economics as he fought under the banner of the EFC. But he dropped out during the final year to realize and fully commit to his dream of pursuing a career in MMA. Notably, the former kickboxer made his professional debut at 19 for EFC and went 4-0 before meeting UFC veteran Garreth McLellan for the middleweight championship. But, he suffered his first MMA loss and then later on moved to welterweight. Following this, he clinched the welterweight title against Martin van Staden at EFC Africa 50. Subsequently, he also won the middleweight title the next year. His tremendous success also followed in KSW as he sat at the top of the welterweight division. du Plessis has left the imprints of a champion wherever he fought, and his next target is to dislodge &#8216;The Last Stylebender&#8217; as the champion. What is Dricus du Plessis&#8217;s Nationality? The #5 ranked welterweight is a South African citizen. How Much Money Does &#8216;Stillkncks&#8217; Earn Per Fight? According to BetMGM, du Plessis made around $225,000 for his UFC 290 fight. At UFC 297, he is probably going to make substantially more than that! Dricus Du Plessis: Girlfriend We now know that Vasti Spiller is his current partner, according to the UFC Embedded series. As to Spiller&#8217;s 26k-follower Instagram account, she works as a boxing coach at CIT Boxing Studio in South Africa. In addition, she has a photographic company called Baruch photographic. She represents the B Loved Foundation, a nonprofit that helps individuals in need. Read More: Robert Whittaker Revealed His Nonchalant Desire for a ?Dog Fight? Against Dricus Du Plessis Despite Israel Adesanya?s Unruly Prediction: ?I Want to Put Him Away??

Dricus Du Plessis Archives

Dricus Du Plessis Archives - EssentiallySports

<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Sean Strickland: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
UFC's 'Tarzan' Sean Strickland is one controversial fighter. From unfiltered opinions to the octagon, his antics don't disappoint his fans. Apart from a fighter with controversial opinions, Strickland is also the UFC middleweight champion!
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>Sean Strickland: Net worth 2024</b></h2>
According <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.mediareferee.com/sean-strickland-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">to Media Referee</a>, <strong>Sean Strickland</strong> reported to had a net worth of $1 million back in 2023. But after his victory against Israel Adesanya, it has significantly increased to ~ $2.5 million. Moreover, <a href="https://sports.betmgm.com/en/blog/ufc/293-adesanya-strickland-payouts-fighters-salaries-bm05/">his largest payout</a> in a single fight came in his victory over Adesanya, where he received a substantial amount of $1.5 million.

[caption id="attachment_932202" align="aligncenter" width="612"]<img class="size-full wp-image-932202" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Sean-Strickland-1.jpg" alt="UFC Fight Night : Sean Strickland vs Jack Hermansson" width="612" height="410" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 05: (R-L) Sean Strickland punches Jack Hermansson of Sweden in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on February 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>Sean Strickland: MMA Career and UFC Record</b></h2>
'Tarzan' started his professional MMA career in 2008 with a win over <strong>Tyler Pottett</strong>. He went on to achieve an undefeated record of 9-0 in the King of the Cage promotion. Strickland won the King of the Cage Middleweight Championship in 2012 and defended it three times before signing with the UFC.

In his UFC debut in 2014, Strickland submitted <strong>Bubba McDaniel</strong> with a rear-naked choke. He continued his success with victories over <strong>Luke Barnatt</strong> and <strong>Igor Arajo</strong>. Strickland suffered a loss to <strong>Santiago Ponzinibbio,</strong> but bounced back with wins against <strong>Alex Garcia</strong> and <strong>Tom Breese</strong>.

After a knee injury forced him to withdraw from a bout, Strickland faced tough competition in <strong>Kamaru Usman</strong> but lost via unanimous decision. He rebounded by defeating Court McGee, but suffered a knockout loss to <strong>Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos</strong>. Following a two-year layoff due to a motorcycle accident, Strickland returned to the octagon and earned wins over <strong>Jack Marshman</strong> and<strong> Brendan Allen</strong>. He continued his winning streak by defeating <strong>Krzysztof Jotko</strong> and <strong>Uriah Hall</strong>.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1885066" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1022245918h.jpg" alt="" />

Although his scheduled fight with <strong>Luke Rockhold</strong> was canceled, Strickland secured a split decision win over <strong>Jack Hermansson</strong>. In his most recent fight, he faced <strong>Jared Cannonier</strong> and suffered a submission loss. However, changing the wave to his favor, Strickland stepped up to face <strong>Nassourdine Imavov</strong> at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov and emerged victorious, securing a win via unanimous decision in the fight.

Next, Strickland faced <strong>Abusupiyan Magomedov</strong> at UFC on ESPN 48 on July 1, 2023. After defeating his opponent, 'Tarzan' earned a title shot! He faced former champ Israel Adesanya at UFC 293, and came out victorious via a unanimous decision.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>Sean Strickland: Fighting Style</b></h2>
Strickland is a formidable and well-rounded fighter known for his aggressive and relentless style. He combines exceptional striking skills with solid grappling proficiency, making him a great stand-up fighter and an elite submission grappler. Strickland utilizes his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques to tire out his opponents and aims for a knockout. He is determined to finish fights early but is also prepared to go the distance if necessary.

<strong>Read More</strong>??<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-sean-strickland-again-tries-to-mark-ariel-helwani-as-a-beta-male-after-getting-destroyed-by-him-previously/?utm_medium=dive_deeper&amp;utm_source=website%2F&amp;utm_campaign=internal_links" target="_self" rel="noopener">Sean Strickland Again Tries to Mark Ariel Helwani as a ?Beta Male? After Getting Destroyed by Him Previously</a>

With his heavy hands, ability to dictate the fight's pace, and impressive durability and cardio, Strickland overwhelms his opponents with precise and powerful combinations, maintaining a relentless pace throughout the fight. His strong top control and effective submission defense further highlight his grappling prowess. Overall, Strickland's fighting style encompasses aggressive striking, grappling proficiency, and relentless pressure, making him a dangerous opponent in the octagon.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>Sean Strickland: Religion and Ethnicity?</b></h2>
No information is available regarding Sean Strickland's religious beliefs, and he has never publicly spoken about them.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>Sean Strickland's Parents and Family</b></h2>
There is no available information on Sean Strickland's parents, and his upbringing in Corona, California, is characterized by growing up in a household with a physically and mentally abusive father. Angered by the difficult circumstances at home, Strickland's response to the challenges resulted in him getting expelled from every school he attended.

He talked about this in detail on the JRE Podcast with the popular UFC commentator Joe Rogan, and 'This Past Weekend' Podcast with Theo Von. Both podcasts resulted in fans standing up for Strickland with emotions and empathy!

<b>Sean Strickland: Girlfriend</b>

There is not much information available about Strickland's love life. However, he revealed his partner in an episode of the UFC 297 Embedded series. This was the first time fans got to know about his partner.



However, no personal information about Strickland's partner is known. He addressed her as KJ in the video. Fans want to know more about her and other aspects of Strickland's personal life.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>Sean Strickland: Achievements</b></h2>
The UFC's 'Tarzan' has an impressive professional MMA record of 28-5-0. In his UFC career, he has earned three 'Performance of the Night' bonuses .

Strickland's achievements extend beyond the UFC. He holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and was once crowned the King of the Cage middleweight champion. During his reign, he successfully defended the title five times, showcasing his dominance in the promotion.

In recognition of his remarkable comeback, Strickland was named the 2020 Comeback Fighter of the Year by both MMAjunkie.com and Sherdog, solidifying his status as a resilient and accomplished fighter in the world of mixed martial arts. He was also named the '2023 Male Fighter of the Year' by MMAjunkie.com.
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Nickname</td>
<td>Tarzan</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Born</td>
<td>February 27, 1991</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hometown</td>
<td>Anaheim, United States</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>6'1"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reach</td>
<td>76"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Leg Reach?</td>
<td>41.5"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMA Record</td>
<td>28-5-0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Active Win Streak</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight / Division</td>
<td>185 lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$2.5 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marital Status/Partner Name</td>
<td>NA</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">How to Contact Sean Strickland?</h2>
<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/strickland_mma_/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/SStricklandMMA?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>

Sean Strickland

Sean Strickland: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, and Endorsements UFC&#8217;s &#8216;Tarzan&#8217; Sean Strickland is one controversial fighter. From unfiltered opinions to the octagon, his antics don&#8217;t disappoint his fans. Apart from a fighter with controversial opinions, Strickland is also the UFC middleweight champion! Sean Strickland: Net worth 2024 According to Media Referee, Sean Strickland reported to had a net worth of $1 million back in 2023. But after his victory against Israel Adesanya, it has significantly increased to ~ $2.5 million. Moreover, his largest payout in a single fight came in his victory over Adesanya, where he received a substantial amount of $1.5 million. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; FEBRUARY 05: (R-L) Sean Strickland punches Jack Hermansson of Sweden in their middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on February 05, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Sean Strickland: MMA Career and UFC Record &#8216;Tarzan&#8217; started his professional MMA career in 2008 with a win over Tyler Pottett. He went on to achieve an undefeated record of 9-0 in the King of the Cage promotion. Strickland won the King of the Cage Middleweight Championship in 2012 and defended it three times before signing with the UFC. In his UFC debut in 2014, Strickland submitted Bubba McDaniel with a rear-naked choke. He continued his success with victories over Luke Barnatt and Igor Arajo. Strickland suffered a loss to Santiago Ponzinibbio, but bounced back with wins against Alex Garcia and Tom Breese. After a knee injury forced him to withdraw from a bout, Strickland faced tough competition in Kamaru Usman but lost via unanimous decision. He rebounded by defeating Court McGee, but suffered a knockout loss to Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos. Following a two-year layoff due to a motorcycle accident, Strickland returned to the octagon and earned wins over Jack Marshman and Brendan Allen. He continued his winning streak by defeating Krzysztof Jotko and Uriah Hall. Although his scheduled fight with Luke Rockhold was canceled, Strickland secured a split decision win over Jack Hermansson. In his most recent fight, he faced Jared Cannonier and suffered a submission loss. However, changing the wave to his favor, Strickland stepped up to face Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov and emerged victorious, securing a win via unanimous decision in the fight. Next, Strickland faced Abusupiyan Magomedov at UFC on ESPN 48 on July 1, 2023. After defeating his opponent, &#8216;Tarzan&#8217; earned a title shot! He faced former champ Israel Adesanya at UFC 293, and came out victorious via a unanimous decision. Sean Strickland: Fighting Style Strickland is a formidable and well-rounded fighter known for his aggressive and relentless style. He combines exceptional striking skills with solid grappling proficiency, making him a great stand-up fighter and an elite submission grappler. Strickland utilizes his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques to tire out his opponents and aims for a knockout. He is determined to finish fights early but is also prepared to go the distance if necessary. Read More??Sean Strickland Again Tries to Mark Ariel Helwani as a ?Beta Male? After Getting Destroyed by Him Previously With his heavy hands, ability to dictate the fight&#8217;s pace, and impressive durability and cardio, Strickland overwhelms his opponents with precise and powerful combinations, maintaining a relentless pace throughout the fight. His strong top control and effective submission defense further highlight his grappling prowess. Overall, Strickland&#8217;s fighting style encompasses aggressive striking, grappling proficiency, and relentless pressure, making him a dangerous opponent in the octagon. Sean Strickland: Religion and Ethnicity? No information is available regarding Sean Strickland&#8217;s religious beliefs, and he has never publicly spoken about them. Sean Strickland&#8217;s Parents and Family There is no available information on Sean Strickland&#8217;s parents, and his upbringing in Corona, California, is characterized by growing up in a household with a physically and mentally abusive father. Angered by the difficult circumstances at home, Strickland&#8217;s response to the challenges resulted in him getting expelled from every school he attended. He talked about this in detail on the JRE Podcast with the popular UFC commentator Joe Rogan, and &#8216;This Past Weekend&#8217; Podcast with Theo Von. Both podcasts resulted in fans standing up for Strickland with emotions and empathy! Sean Strickland: Girlfriend There is not much information available about Strickland&#8217;s love life. However, he revealed his partner in an episode of the UFC 297 Embedded series. This was the first time fans got to know about his partner. However, no personal information about Strickland&#8217;s partner is known. He addressed her as KJ in the video. Fans want to know more about her and other aspects of Strickland&#8217;s personal life. Sean Strickland: Achievements The UFC&#8217;s &#8216;Tarzan&#8217; has an impressive professional MMA record of 28-5-0. In his UFC career, he has earned three &#8216;Performance of the Night&#8217; bonuses . Strickland&#8217;s achievements extend beyond the UFC. He holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and was once crowned the King of the Cage middleweight champion. During his reign, he successfully defended the title five times, showcasing his dominance in the promotion. In recognition of his remarkable comeback, Strickland was named the 2020 Comeback Fighter of the Year by both MMAjunkie.com and Sherdog, solidifying his status as a resilient and accomplished fighter in the world of mixed martial arts. He was also named the &#8216;2023 Male Fighter of the Year&#8217; by MMAjunkie.com.  Nickname Tarzan  Age 32  Born February 27, 1991  Nationality American  Hometown Anaheim, United States  Height 6&#8217;1&#8243;  Reach 76&#8243;  Leg Reach? 41.5&#8243;  MMA Record 28-5-0  Active Win Streak 1  Weight / Division 185 lbs  Net Worth $2.5 million  Marital Status/Partner Name NA  How to Contact Sean Strickland? Instagram, Twitter

Sean Strickland’s “Headbutt” Claim Slammed Shut by Dricus Du Plessis in a Confession After UFC 297

Did Dricus Du Plessis headbutt Sean Strickland?

Trending

Dana White Goes Against Joe Rogan’s Approval and “Listens to the Fans” to Confirm End of UFC Apex as MMA World Rejoices at Bold Decision

Khabib Nurmagomedov Reportedly in Deep Waters as $3.3M Trouble with Russian Feds Sparks Controversy

UFC News: Dana White Gets a Headliner Headache as Islam Makhachev Demands Madison Square Garden Amid Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic Request

Insider Says Jake Paul Risks Bout Cancellation by Trying to “Kill” Mike Tyson in Boxing Ring – “Put in a Death Clause”

UFC News: Colby Covington Accuses Dana White’s Welterweight GOAT Kamaru Usman of Unfair Wins