Sean Woodson
Sean Woodson | |
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Born | Saint Louis, Missouri, United States | June 7, 1992
Other names | The Sniper |
Nationality | American |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
Division | Featherweight Lightweight |
Reach | 78.0 in (198 cm)[1] |
Fighting out of | Saint Louis, Missouri |
Team | Glory MMA and Fitness |
Years active | 2016–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 11 |
Wins | 9 |
By knockout | 3 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 5 |
Losses | 1 |
By submission | 1 |
Draws | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Sean Woodson (born June 7, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight and Lightweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Background
Growing up in North County, Sean Woodson’s dad was the driving inspiration behind his fighting career as his father would watch fights with his son, developing a passion for boxing.[2] His mother had other ideas and took Sean to a trip to the pediatrician at the age of 8, asking the doctor to explain the dangers of boxing. Instead the doctor told her that with headgear, boxing is actually safer than a lot of other sports like football or hockey. Sean's mother then took him to the gym where he fell in love with the sport. Following a serious car accident at age 16, he ended up living at Matt Hughes’ Hit Squad Gym in Granite City. There, he was introduced to mixed martial arts.[3][2]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Making his debut at RFA 44, Woodson faced Kevin Brown Jr. and went on to submit him in the first round. Competing under the banner of Shamrock FC, he would win his next four bouts,defeating Coltin Cole at Shamrock FC 283 via TKO in round one, Rashard Lovelace via unanimous decision at Shamrock FC 290, Seth Basler at Shamrock FC 295 via unanimous decision, and finally Lovelace for the second time via unanimous decision at Shamrock FC 311.[4]
With 5 days notice and having to cut 24 pounds in that time span,[5] Woodson appeared at Dana White's Contender Series 21, where he faced Terrance McKinney and went on to defeat him via TKO in the second round, earning a contract with the UFC.[6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Woodson made his promotional debut against Kyle Bochniak on October 18, 2019 at UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman.[7] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[8]
Woodson was expected to face Kyle Nelson on June 27, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker. Nelson had to pull out off the bout due to visa issues, and therefore was replaced by Julian Erosa[9] He lost the fight via D'arce choke in the third round.[10]
Woodson was scheduled to face Jonathan Pearce on November 28, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark.[11] However, Woodson withdrew a week before the event due to unknown reasons and was replaced by Kai Kamaka III.[12]
Woodson faced Youssef Zalal on June 5, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai.[13] He won the bout via split decision.[14]
Woodson faced Collin Anglin on November 13, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 197.[15] He won the bout via TKO in round one.[16]
Woodson faced Luis Saldaña on August 20, 2022 at UFC 278.[17] He fought to a split draw decision.[18]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown | ||
11 matches | 9 wins | 1 loss |
By knockout | 3 | 0 |
By submission | 1 | 1 |
By decision | 5 | 0 |
Draws | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Draw | 9–1–1 | Luis Saldaña | Draw (split) | UFC 278 | August 20, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | Saldaña was deducted one point in round 1 due to an illegal knee. |
Win | 9–1 | Collin Anglin | TKO (punches to the body) | UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodríguez | November 13, 2021 | 1 | 4:30 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 8–1 | Youssef Zalal | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai | June 5, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 7–1 | Julian Erosa | Submission (D'Arce choke) | UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker | June 27, 2020 | 3 | 2:44 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |
Win | 7–0 | Kyle Bochniak | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman | October 18, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |
Win | 6–0 | Terrance McKinney | KO (flying knee) | Dana White's Contender Series 21 | July 23, 2019 | 2 | 1:49 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 5–0 | Rashard Lovelace | Decision (unanimous) | Shamrock FC 311 | November 2, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | Lightweight bout. |
Win | 4–0 | Seth Basler | Decision (unanimous) | Shamrock FC 295 | September 22, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | Featherweight debut. |
Win | 3–0 | Rashard Lovelace | Decision (unanimous) | Shamrock FC 290 | June 2, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | Lightweight debut. |
Win | 2–0 | Coltin Cole | TKO (punches) | Shamrock FC 283 | January 28, 2017 | 1 | 2:38 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | Middleweight debut. |
Win | 1–0 | Kevin Brown Jr. | Submission (guillotine choke) | RFA 44 | September 30, 2016 | 1 | 1:35 | St. Charles, Missouri, United States | Catchweight (180 lb) bout. |
See also
References
- ^ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
- ^ a b "One to Watch at UFC Boston: Sean Woodson". Read MMA. 2019-10-18. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ^ Lyons, Joe. "UFC fighter Woodson ready to move on". STLtoday.com. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ^ "Across the Pond Profile: UFC fighter Sean Woodson | MMA UK". 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ^ "DWCS contract winner Sean Woodson cut 24 pounds in 5 days". FanSided. 2019-07-24. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ^ Cruz, Guilherme (2019-07-23). "Contender Series results: Three fighters earn UFC deals". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
- ^ Hannoun, Farah (2019-09-04). "Kyle Bochniak vs. Sean Woodson added to UFC on ESPN 6 in Boston". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
- ^ Doherty, Dan (2019-10-18). "UFC Boston Results: Sean Woodson Easily Picks Apart Kyle Bochniak". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2019-10-19.
- ^ Critchfield, Tristen (2019-06-23). "Julian Erosa Replaces Kyle Nelson, Faces Sean Woodson at UFC on ESPN 12". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2019-06-29.
- ^ Matt Erickson (2019-06-29). "Julian Erosa makes most of his third stint in UFC". mmajunkie. Retrieved 2019-06-29.
- ^ Mike Heck (2020-10-13). "Sean Woodson vs. Jonathan Pearce targeted for UFC event on Nov. 28". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2020-11-21.
- ^ Nolan King and Farah Hannoun (2020-11-21). "Kai Kamaka steps in for Sean Woodson, fights Jonathan Pearce at UFC on ESPN 18". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-11-21.
- ^ Farah Hannoun and Nolan King (2021-03-12). "Youssef Zalal vs. Sean Woodson added to UFC Fight Night on June 5". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2021-03-12.
- ^ Behunin, Alex (2021-06-05). "UFC Vegas 28 Results: Sean Woodson Back in Win Column with Split Decision Over Zalal". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
- ^ Nolan King (September 1, 2021). "UFC adds Collin Anglin vs. Sean Woodson to November event". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ Behunin, Alex (2021-11-13). "UFC Vegas 42: Sean Woodson Crumples Collin Anglin With Body Shots". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-11-13.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2022-06-20). "Multiple Fights Announced for UFC 278 in Salt Lake City". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
- ^ Dewar, Val (2022-08-20). "UFC 278: Wild Fight, Early Foul Leads to Split Draw in Sean Woodson vs. Luis Saldana". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-08-22.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Sean Woodson". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
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