Q1. What is Sean Strickland’s birthdate and birthplace?
A. March 15, 1990, Las Vegas, Nevada
B. February 27, 1991, Anaheim, California
C. January 1, 1992, Corona, California
D. April 10, 1989, Los Angeles, California
Answer: B. February 27, 1991, Anaheim, California
Q2. What is Sean Strickland’s fighting nickname?
A. Tarzan
B. The Spider
C. The Last Stylebender
D. The Killa
Answer: A. Tarzan
Q3. What is Sean Strickland’s height and reach?
A. 6’0″ with 74″ reach
B. 6’1″ with 76″ reach
C. 5’11” with 72″ reach
D. 6’2″ with 78″ reach
Answer: B. 6’1″ with 76″ reach
Q4. In which primary weight class does Sean Strickland currently compete in the UFC?
A. Welterweight
B. Light Heavyweight
C. Middleweight
D. Heavyweight
Answer: C. Middleweight
Q5. What is Sean Strickland’s professional MMA record (as of mid-2026)?
A. 28-5-0
B. 35-4-0
C. 25-8-0
D. 31-7-0
Answer: D. 31-7-0
Q6. How many UFC Middleweight Championship reigns does Sean Strickland have?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. None
Answer: B. Two
Q7. Against whom did Sean Strickland win the UFC Middleweight title for the first time via unanimous decision in 2023?
A. Dricus du Plessis
B. Israel Adesanya
C. Jared Cannonier
D. Robert Whittaker
Answer: B. Israel Adesanya
Q8. In 2026, Sean Strickland regained the UFC Middleweight title by defeating which opponent via split decision at UFC 328?
A. Israel Adesanya
B. Dricus du Plessis
C. Khamzat Chimaev
D. Marvin Vettori
Answer: C. Khamzat Chimaev
Q9. What is Sean Strickland’s primary fighting style, despite having solid wrestling defense?
A. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist
B. Elite wrestler
C. Striker / kickboxer
D. Pure grappler
Answer: C. Striker / kickboxer
Q10. Before joining the UFC, Sean Strickland was a champion in which regional promotion?
A. Bellator
B. King of the Cage (Middleweight)
C. ONE Championship
D. Legacy Fighting Alliance
Answer: B. King of the Cage (Middleweight)
Q11. Approximately how many wins does Sean Strickland have by knockout/TKO?
A. 4
B. 8
C. 20
D. 12
Answer: D. 12
Q12. How many submission wins does Sean Strickland have, mostly via rear-naked choke?
A. 1
B. 4
C. 7
D. 0
Answer: B. 4
Q13. What organization did Sean Strickland make his UFC debut with in 2014?
A. UFC 171
B. UFC 200
C. Dana White’s Contender Series
D. The Ultimate Fighter
Answer: A. UFC 171
Q14. Sean Strickland has a strong takedown defense. What is a notable aspect of his grappling background?
A. He is a former collegiate wrestler
B. He learned wrestling as an adult for MMA
C. Black belt in Judo only
D. No grappling training
Answer: B. He learned wrestling as an adult for MMA
Q15. Which gym is Sean Strickland primarily associated with?
A. American Top Team
B. Xtreme Couture
C. Roufusport
D. Jackson Wink MMA
Answer: B. Xtreme Couture
Q16. What is Sean Strickland’s orthodox stance characteristic known for in fights?
A. High volume wrestling
B. Spinning attacks
C. Flying submissions
D. High-volume striking with good pressure
Answer: D. High-volume striking with good pressure
Q17. Sean Strickland defeated which fighter in a notable split decision win at UFC 199 early in his UFC career?
A. Anderson Silva
B. Tom Breese
C. Alex Pereira
D. Paulo Costa
Answer: B. Tom Breese
Q18. In terms of fight outcomes, what percentage of Strickland’s wins are by decision?
A. Around 20%
B. Around 48%
C. Around 70%
D. Around 10%
Answer: B. Around 48%
Q19. Sean Strickland has competed in which other weight classes besides Middleweight?
A. Only Welterweight
B. Featherweight and Bantamweight
C. Welterweight and Light Heavyweight
D. Heavyweight only
Answer: C. Welterweight and Light Heavyweight
Q20. What significant achievement did Strickland accomplish in 2023 at UFC 293?
A. First title win against Adesanya
B. Submission victory over Chimaev
C. Knockout of du Plessis
D. Retirement announcement
Answer: A. First title win against Adesanya
Q21. Sean Strickland’s takedown average per 15 minutes is relatively low, reflecting his preference for:
A. Ground and pound
B. Stand-up striking battles
C. Guard work
D. Leg locks
Answer: B. Stand-up striking battles
Q22. Against which rising contender did Strickland have a competitive fight that showcased his wrestling defense?
A. Khamzat Chimaev
B. Khabib Nurmagomedov
C. Conor McGregor
D. Jon Jones
Answer: A. Khamzat Chimaev
Q23. What is one of Sean Strickland’s notable personality traits often highlighted in the MMA community?
A. Extremely reserved and quiet
B. Never speaks in interviews
C. Outspoken and controversial opinions
D. Always avoids social media
Answer: B. Outspoken and controversial opinions
Q24. How many fights has Sean Strickland approximately had in the UFC as of 2026?
A. Under 10
B. Over 20
C. Exactly 15
D. Under 5
Answer: B. Over 20
Q25. Sean Strickland turned professional in what year?
A. 2008
B. 2009
C. 2010
D. 2016
Answer: A. 2009
