Sean Woodson (born June 7, 1992) is an American

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...

who competes in the

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and

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divisions of the

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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. 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.

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. With 5 days notice and having to cut 24 pounds in that time span, Woodson appeared at Dana White's Contender Series 21, where he faced

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and went on to defeat him via TKO in the second round, earning a contract with the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Woodson made his promotional debut against

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on October 18, 2019 at UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman. He won the fight via unanimous decision. 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

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He lost the fight via D'arce choke in the third round. Woodson was scheduled to face Jonathan Pearce on November 28, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark. However, Woodson withdrew a week before the event due to unknown reasons and was replaced by

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. Woodson faced

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on June 5, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai. He won the bout via split decision. Woodson faced Collin Anglin on November 13, 2021 at

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. He won the bout via TKO in round one. Woodson faced

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on August 20, 2022 at

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. He fought to a split draw decision.

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