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Sean Strickland Trivia Questions

How much do you really know about Sean Strickland? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

Sean Strickland was born in Melbourne, Australia.

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Strickland was born in Corona, California, USA, on February 27, 1991, not in Australia.

2.

Sean Strickland began training in mixed martial arts at the age of 14.

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Strickland started training in MMA at 14 after getting into fights, as he stated in his biography and interviews.

3.

Sean Strickland grew up in a trailer park in Corona, California.

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Strickland has described his childhood living in a trailer park in Corona, California, often referencing his tough upbringing.

4.

Sean Strickland holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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Sean Strickland holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, not a black belt.

5.

Sean Strickland served as a United States Marine before his MMA career.

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Strickland never served in the military; he began fighting professionally at a young age and has no military background.

6.

Sean Strickland defeated Israel Adesanya to win the UFC middleweight title in September 2023.

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Sean Strickland won the belt by unanimous decision at UFC 293 on September 10, 2023, in Sydney, Australia, upsetting the champion Adesanya.

7.

Sean Strickland earned a bachelor's degree in business from UCLA.

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Strickland did not attend college; he pursued MMA full-time from his teens and has no university degree.

8.

Sean Strickland has publicly stated he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

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In multiple interviews, Strickland has spoken about being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and how it affects his training and life.

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