At the UFC Vegas 67 weigh-ins, Nassourdine Imavov locked eyes with Sean Strickland, know about his girlfriend
Sean Strickland is the current UFC Middleweight No. 7 contender. Also called as “Tarzan,” he is widely recognised as a top contender in his weight class. Sean (26-5) has the potential to become one of the greatest in his category despite a relatively ordinary start in the UFC. The American, however, has lately lost to Alex Pereira and Jared Cannonier, both of whom are formidable opponents.
Sean Strickland age, height, girlfriend, MMA record, net worth 2023, Instagram
Mixed martial arts record; 31 matches, 26 wins, 5 losses ; By knockout, 10, 2 ; By submission, 4, 0
ere is a lot of mystery surrounding his dating life but on October 15th, 2022, Sean posted a photo on his Instagram account, which sparked rumors about Sean’s love life. And while he is currently dating someone, her name isn’t known.
After two consecutive defeats, Sean overcame Nassourdine Imavov and is back on track. Also, he’s done this when filling in at the last minute. This win will give Strickland the confidence and drive he needs to challenge again for the division title.
How much money Sean Strickland has made in the UFC?
Sean’s UFC fights netted him a tidy sum because of his reputation for stamina and boldness. The following is a breakdown of Sean Strickland’s salary, UFC purse, payments, bonuses, and incentive compensation throughout his tenure in the UFC. His height stands at 1.85m.
The 31-year-old fought Bubba McDaniel in his UFC debut on March 15, 2014. Sean submitted his opponent in the first round with a rear-naked choke, and therefore won the bout. Because of this, Strickland went on to win fights against numerous MMA greats and veterans, including Court McGee, Jack Marshman, Brendan Allen, Uriah Hall, and others.
During his time in the welterweight class, Sean also faced off against former champion Kamaru Usman. Strickland lost by unanimous decision, as his luck just wasn’t with him tonight. In addition to losing to Santiago Ponzinibbio and Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, he also faced defeat at the hands of the welterweight division’s top competitors.
Sean’s form was great as he made the transition to Middleweight. Because of this, he would win five consecutive bouts until having his run brutally ended by Alex Pereira. Strickland gave it everything he had in his next bout, but Jared Cannonier came out on top. Just recently, Strickland stepped in for Kelvin Gastelum at short notice and won a unanimous decision over up-and-comer Nassourdine Imavov.
Sean Strickland’s highest paychecks
Strickland, who replaced Imavov at the last minute, reportedly earned $321,000. This is the largest sum Strickland has received from the UFC.
Strickland won a split decision against Jack Hermansson and was paid a total of $141,000 ($65,000 to show, $65,000 win bonus, and $11,000 fight week incentive pay). Similarly, his Unanimous Decision victory over Uriah Hall netted him $131,000 ($60,000 to show, a $60,000 win bonus, and $11,000 in fight week incentive compensation).
In addition to his $42,000 to show, $42,000 win bonus, $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus, and $10,000 fight week incentive pay, Sean received a total of $144,000 for his TKO victory over Brendan Allen.
Consequently, Strickland’s overall earnings in the UFC now stand at a very respectable $1.5 million (approx.). With his latest win at UFC Vegas 67 over Nassourdine Imavov, Sean will likely move up in competition and earn more money in the UFC.
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