Sean Woodson
Vitals
Height, reach, and career background.
- Age
- 32
- Height
- 6′2″1.89 m
- Reach
- 78″198 cm
- Weight class
- Featherweight
- Nationality
- United States
- Team
- Legacy MMS
- Active
- 2016-present
Record
Tap expandable fights for their breakdowns.
WinRecord after fight: 14-2-1DEC
Woodson won two judges' scorecards 29-28, while Jenkins won the third 29-28. The bout took place at Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China, on August 29, 2026.
Key moments
- Woodson was awarded the victory by split decision.
- Two judges scored the bout 29-28 for Woodson; one scored it 29-28 for Jenkins.
- The fight was part of UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song in Shanghai.
12 Apr 2025
14 Dec 2024
11 May 2024
WinRecord after fight: 11-1-1DEC
UFC 297 - Strickland vs. Du Plessis
20 Jan 2024
20 Jan 2024
Woodson defeated Jourdain by split decision at UFC 297.
Key moments
- Woodson and Jourdain contested a close three-round fight.
- The judges returned a split decision.
- Woodson was awarded the official verdict.
WinRecord after fight: 10-1-1DEC
UFC on ESPN 50 - Sandhagen vs. Font
5 Aug 2023
5 Aug 2023
Sean Woodson defeated Dennis Buzukja by unanimous decision at UFC Nashville.
Key moments
- Buzukja accepted the matchup on short notice after a late opponent change.
- The bout marked Buzukja's UFC debut.
- Woodson and Buzukja completed the full three-round distance.
- Woodson was awarded the unanimous decision.
20 Aug 2022
13 Nov 2021
5 Jun 2021
LossRecord after fight: 7-1-0SUB
UFC on ESPN 12 - Poirier vs. Hooker
27 Jun 2020
27 Jun 2020
Julian Erosa submitted Sean Woodson by D'Arce choke at UFC APEX on June 27, 2020.
Key moments
- Erosa entered the matchup as a late replacement for Kyle Nelson.
- The catchweight bout reached the third round.
- Erosa secured the D'Arce choke at 2:44 of round three.
- The submission ended the fight before a decision was possible.
18 Oct 2019
WinRecord after fight: 6-0-0KO
Dana White's Contender Series - Season 3, Episode 5
23 Jul 2019
23 Jul 2019
Sean Woodson stopped Terrance McKinney with a flying knee in round two at Dana White's Contender Series.
Key moments
- Woodson entered the matchup as a short-notice replacement.
- McKinney used an early takedown and back control to create grappling threats.
- Woodson escaped the position and returned to his feet before the finish.
- Woodson landed the winning flying knee at 1:49 of round two.
2 Nov 2018
22 Sep 2017
2 Jun 2017
28 Jan 2017
30 Sep 2016
The Read
Style, strengths, and defining traits.
Sean Woodson started training and had their first boxing match when they were eight years old. Their background also includes Golden Gloves champion. Their background also includes Two-stripe Brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt.