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Sean Strickland’s net worth is $5 million, his overall salary in UFC reaches a new record

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Sean Strickland net worth: Sean Strickland is one of the shining stars in the UFC and here is all about his net worth, salary, records and more. You can read more about the richest UFC fighters of all time here.

Sean Strickland facts

Birth PlaceNew Bern, North Carolina, USA
Father’s NameTo be updated
Mother’s NameTo be updated
Star SignPisces
Net Worth (2024)$2.5 million (estimated)
Last Fight Earnings$600,000
Age34
Date of BirthFebruary 27, 1991
EducationTo be updated
NationalityAmerican
MMA DebutMarch 22, 2008
MMA Record29-6
DivisionsMiddleweight, Welterweight
AchievementsUFC middleweight champion, KOTC Middleweight Champion
PartnerKJ
ChildrenNone
EndorsementsMonster Energy drink, Full Violence, The Gun Store
Social MediaInstagram

Sean Strickland has already made quite a name for himself despite not fighting for a UFC title yet. He is the champion in the UFC Middleweight rankings and is a former King of the Cage Middleweight Champion. 

Last update- 20-01-2024

Sean Strickland net worth and salary

Sean Strickland has a reported net worth of $2.5 million in the year 2024. The American is one of the rising stars in the UFC and most of his net worth has come through his fighting career. Sean Strickland earns an average UFC salary worth $600k. He has also earned $1.5 million from a single match in MMA. Sean Strickland has accumulated more than $4 million from UFC as prize and he is one of the richest UFC fighters.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 31: In this handout image provided by UFC, Sean Strickland reacts after his unanimous-decision victory over Uriah Hall of Jamaica in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on July 31, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

As for his salary, Strickland is not paid a fixed amount per month. Instead, he makes a decent sum per fight and received his largest payout of $141,000 in his win over Jack Hermansson.

Strickland has had other six-figure payouts too in wins over Uriah Hall ($131,000) and Brendan Allen ($144,000). 

His recent win over Abus Magomedov in July 2023, saw him earn an impressive $321,000.

His biggest payday came against Israel Adesanya following his shock title win. He reportedly earned over $530,000 that night at UFC 293.

Strickland has career earnings of over $4 million and this will increase as he will win more championship titles in the coming years.

Sean Strickland MMA career and UFC record

The American has an MMA record of 29 wins and 6 losses. He started his career at KOTC with a win over Tyler Pottett in March 22, 2008.

Strickland won his next eight fights to win the KOTC Middleweight title and remained undefeated in his career with the promotion.

At 13-0, Strickland made his UFC debut at UFC 171 against Bubba McDaniel. He won that and then defeated Luke Barnatt in May, 2014.

However, he was defeated by Santiago Ponzinibbio before winning his next three outings. He did lose to current UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman at UFC 210 before defeating Court McGee.

Strickland lost at UFC 224 but has won his last six fights, before being stopped by Alex Pereira by a brutal knockout.

He then lost to Jared Cannonier by unanimous decision before getting back up with back-to-back wins over Nassourdine Imavov and Abus Magomedov.

At UFC 293, came his crowning moment – Sean Strickland shocked the world by beating Israel Adesanya to win the middleweight title.

Sean Strickland family, personal life and endorsements

Not a lot is known about Strickland his relationships or his personal life. However, he began taking up martial arts at the age of 14 and had a physically and mentally abusive father.

There is no information regarding the names of his parents but his father did pass away after a battle with cancer.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 01: In this UFC handout, (R-L) Sean Strickland kicks Krzysztof Jotko of Poland in a middleweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on May 01, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Strickland also had trouble at school and was kicked out of every school he attended. He also had a past as a Neo-Nazi but has since stopped.  Some of his known endorsements are Monster Energy Drink, XILE and Nitrocross. Sean Strickland also works as the operations manager at Gulf Exploration.

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The UFC star was also hit by a car in 2018 when riding a motorcycle. He was seriously injured and needed a knee operation after the incident. 

He is currently in a relationship with KJ.

FAQs about Sean Strickland

What is Sean Strickland’s net worth?

Sean Strickland’s net worth is approximately $5 million.

When was Sean Strickland born?

Sean Strickland was born on February 27, 1991.

What is Sean Strickland’s age?

Sean Strickland’s age is 34

When did Sean Strickland make his MMA debut?

Sean Strickland made his MMA debut on March 22, 2008.

What is Sean Strickland’s MMA record?

Sean Strickland’s MMA record stands at 29 wins and 6 losses. 

When did Sean Strickland make his UFC debut?

Sean Strickland made his UFC debut at UFC 171 against Bubba McDaniel in March 15, 2014. 

What is Sean Strickland’s nickname?

Sean Strickland’s nickname is ‘Tarzan.’

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Dinesh

Sports Crazy, Night Owl. CFO at FFO Sports Publishing

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