Sean Strickland Next Fight: Opponent, Location, Date

Sean Strickland absorbed his seventh career loss at the hands of Dricus Du Plessis in their championship rematch at UFC 312 in February 2025. Despite this setback, he’s still a top name on UFC odds boards.

But when will he return to the Octagon, who will he face next, when will it happen, and where will it take place? Find out here.

Sean Strickland Next Fight: Opponent, Location, Date

Strickland’s next opponent is fellow middleweight contender Anthony Hernandez, whom he’ll face in the main event of UFC Houston on Feb. 21, which takes place inside Toyota Center.

When Did Sean Strickland Start Training in MMA?

Strickland began training in MMA at 14 and decided to pursue a professional fighting career at 17.

Is Sean Strickland a Boxer?

Strickland is not necessarily a boxer, but he has a solid background in it, along with kickboxing, which is why it is the primary choice of weapon when fighting. He was able to win the middleweight by employing this style against Adesanya. 

How Tall Is Sean Strickland?

Strickland is 6-foot-1 with 76 inches of reach and 41.5 inches of leg reach.

What Is Sean Strickland’s Nickname?

Strickland’s nickname as a fighter is “Tarzan” because when he started his pro career, he had long and wavy hair like the Disney character.

However, in a 2022 interview, Strickland said he wants to change his moniker because he feels it no longer suits him.

Since then, he’s been asking his fans for a better alias so he could potentially be part of the list of the best UFC fighter nicknames.