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Featherweight Division

"The Sniper"

Sean Woodson

Featherweight Division

12-1-1 (W-L-D)

3

Wins by Knockout

1

Wins by Submission

3

First Round Finishes

Sean Woodson

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Sean Woodson's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Place of Birth
St. Louis, United States
Trains at
The Wolves’ Den Training Center
Fighting style
Freestyle
Age
31
Height
74.50
Weight
145.50
Octagon Debut
Oct. 18, 2019
Reach
78.00
Leg reach
44.00
  • Pro since 2016

     
  • Three wins by KO, one by submission (guillotine)

     
  • On six-fight unbeaten streak (5-0-1)

     
  • Three first round finishes

     
  • Origin of nickname: “Every gym I’ve ever trained at, someone said I pick my shots like a sniper.” 

UFC on ESPN (5/11/24) Woodson won a three round unanimous decision over Alex Caceres 

UFC 297 (1/20/24) Woodson won a three round split decision over Charles Jourdain

UFC on ESPN (8/5/23) Woodson won a three round unanimous decision over Dennis Buzukja 

UFC 278 (8/20/22) Woodson fought to a three-round draw with Luis Saldaña

UFC Fight Night (11/13/21) Woodson stopped Collin Anglin via strikes at 4:30 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (6/5/21) Woodson won a three round split decision over Youssef Zalal

UFC on ESPN (6/27/20) Woodson was submitted by Julian Erosa via Brabo choke at 2:44 of the third round

UFC on ESPN (10/18/19) Woodson won a three round unanimous decision over Kyle Bochniak

 

DWCS 3

Episode 5 (7/23/19) Woodson knocked out Terrance McKinney at 1:49 of the second round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training and had my first boxing match when I was eight years old. Fighting was the first thing I ever fell in love with. 



What ranks and titles have you held? Golden Gloves champion. Two-stripe BJJ blue belt 



Do you have any heroes? Muhammad Ali 



What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Everything! A dream come true. Not only do I love fighting, but I love the UFC. I know the entire history of the company and there’s no other promotion I’m interested in fighting for. 



What was your job before you started fighting? I’ve never had a real 9-5 job. I’ve done small odd jobs here and there and have taught some boxing classes, but that’s it.



Favorite grappling technique: Armbar



Favorite striking technique: Jab