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American mixed martial artist (born 1991)
Sean Thomas Strickland is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current and two-time UFC Middleweight Champion. A professional since 2008, he is a former Middleweight Champion of the King of the Cage. As of June 16, 2026, he is #7 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.
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American mixed martial arts promotion company
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in the Las Vegas, Nevada, area. It is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, itself a majority owned subsidiary of the WME Group. The largest MMA promotion in the world, the UFC has over 578 fighters contracted that fight across 11 weight divisions. The organization produces events worldwide and abides by the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. As of 2026, it had held over 750 events. Dana White has been its president since 2001 and CEO since 2023.
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Sean Strickland’s UFC pay dispute explained. Why the end of PPV and a contract signed in May leave the Middleweight champion with a weak hand