SEAN McCORKLE

ATTRIBUTES

OFFENSIVE SKILLS

DEFENSIVE SKILLS

ULTIMATE TECHNIQUES

RIGHT HEAD KICK

Level 2—Both Standing, Striking Range

McCorkle isn’t known for his head kicks, but these are among his most rangy and powerful strikes. This takes advantage of his natural size and reach, so look to throw head kicks from the outside.

SUPLEX TO SIDE CONTROL, TOP

Level 1—Double Underhook, Offense

This suplex from the Double Underhook clinch is a great way to quickly slam opponents to the mat. McCorkle lands in Side Control after the throw, ready to work for subs.

DIRECT CATCH TO KIMURA FROM HALF GUARD, TOP

Level 2—Half Guard, Top

An accomplished submission artist, McCorkle can lock in an effective kimura from the relatively easy-to-reach Half Guard position. This same potent sub can be locked in from Side Control as well.

STRENGTHS

• Size

• Strength

• Submissions

Sean “Big Sexy” McCorkle is a big, intimidating heavyweight with strong takedowns and dangerous submission ability.

His size gives him a natural reach advantage on the feet, allowing him to land long kicks and strikes from the outside while timing his takedown attempts to help ensure they succeed.

Once McCorkle brings his opponent to the ground, he can work for various submissions from the top, his favorites being powerful kimuras from Half Guard and Side Control.

“Big Sexy” is equally good at locking his favorite sub from off his back, able to force the tap with kimuras from the bottom as well.

He’s at his best when grappling on the mat, so try to bring the fight here as soon as you can, remaining defensive on the feet as you look for an opening to clinch up or shoot in for the takedown.

WEAKNESSES

• Cardio

• Striking game

• Takedown defence

“Big Sexy” may have a size advantage over most of his opponents, but his lack of cardio limits his ability to fight hard throughout the entirety of a grueling battle.

He also suffers from poor footwork and slow striking speed, preventing him from mounting much of an effective offense on the feet.

Try to remain upright while fighting him, using superior striking and movement speed to cut him off and crack him with blistering combos and brutal counters.

McCorkle suffers significant damage from kicks, so punish his body and legs to slow him down and deplete his limited gas tank even faster.

He can threaten you with dangerous submissions off of his back, so don’t linger in his Open Guard or Half Guard for long—make sure to transition out to Side Control or Mount if you decide to take McCorkle down and test his respectable ground skills.