All About Sean Strickland’s Wife/Girlfriend KJ & Current Relationship Status: Does He Have Kids?

Sean Strickland is a one-of-a-kind personality and undoubtedly a big star in the promotion, thanks to his brash attitude and forward-pressing fighting style. He’s one of the most vocal fighters out there, making it easy for fans to know the kind of person he is. But how much do we know about the personal life of the former 185lbs champion? Well, that’s what we’re about to discuss in this article.

In a few days at UFC 312, Strickland has the opportunity to reclaim the middleweight title after losing the title in a narrow defeat to Dricus du Plessis. Surely, his significant other will be there in Australia to cheer him on as he hits the gas inside the Octagon. If you’re wondering who Strickland’s partner is, here’s what we know about his better half.

Who is Sean Strickland in a relationship with?

The name of Sean Strickland’s girlfriend was mentioned on the UFC Embedded vlog for UFC 293, where she was simply referred to as KJ. And with the internet full of trolls and all types of rabid fans, ‘Tarzan’ cannot be blamed for wanting to keep his girlfriend’s name private and shield her from the glare of the internet. However, the American has never shied away from talking about his girlfriend’s positive impact on his life.

“I have a girlfriend who I love very much. I said it. She makes me a better man…. I was just telling her this the other day, I tell my girl, I’m like, ‘Babe every time I think about breaking up with you and I think about all the p—y I can get, I think about who I was before I met you,’” Sean Strickland stated in an interview with Helen Yee. “As much as I like being single and getting all that p—y you guys, my girl she makes me a truly better man and baby, I thank you for that.” 

Meanwhile, information about what Strickland’s girlfriend does for a living appears unavailable. But do they have any other members in their family? Let’s take a look at that front.

Does Sean Strickland and KJ have kids together?

As long as Sean Strickland has known fighting, his sole focus has always been on this front. While he has a girlfriend, it does not appear the couple has any children. Moreover, the former champion was very vocal about his fears of fatherhood. It is especially because Strickland doesn’t know how well he’ll be able to handle being a father since he didn’t have any “role models” growing up.

“I never had any positive role models in my life, like any masculinity. So, to be a dad, I look at a family as something scary and ‘Oh f–k responsibility’ because growing up sucks,” Sean Strickland told MMA media personality Nina Marie Daniele. “One of the biggest fears I have is being a dad and then being faced with the responsibility of raising a good man or woman.”

Nevertheless, the American seems quite comfortable with the relationship he has with KJ, who, he claims, has also been his rock during a time when he really needed emotional support.

KJ stood up for Sean Strickland amidst tough times

Having gone through a tough mental struggle, Sean Strickland claimed that he was not without help. In an Instagram post, the former champion opened up on how his girlfriend, KJ, helped him with a kind act during his struggles. He stated, “All week I’ve been f—ed up, dude. I’ve been on Twitter saying crazy sh-t, just f—ing spiraling. I woke up and I told my girl, I was like, ‘Babe, I feel like I’m a danger to people. Like I don’t feel like I should be out in the world.”

What would follow would be a heartwarming gesture from Sean Strickland’s other half. KJ would gift him a present with the quote, “Hope you feel better.” He would downplay that moment like he’s known to do and captioned that post, “The gf making me feel extra soft lol.” For all his problems, Strickland surely has his partner to fall back on.

On the fighting side of things, interestingly, Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis will be locking horns once again inside the same venue where he won the UFC title back in 2023. But will ‘Tarzan’ get back the title he claims he didn’t really lose? That remains to be seen.