BREAKING: Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has been suspended for six months by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) following a physical altercation at a June MMA event. The NSAC announced the suspension and a $5,000 fine during its monthly meeting on Thursday.
The suspension is retroactively effective from June 29, 2023, when the incident occurred at a Tuff-N-Uff event in Las Vegas. Strickland’s suspension will conclude on December 29, 2023, unless he completes an anger management course, which could reduce the suspension to 4.5 months.
The altercation erupted after Strickland, 34, entered the cage to support fighter Miles Hunsinger, who had just lost to Luis Hernandez. Following the bout, Hernandez taunted Hunsinger’s corner, triggering a response from Strickland and fellow UFC fighter Chris Curtis. Video footage captured Strickland throwing punches at Hernandez, escalating the situation.
In addition to Strickland’s fine, Curtis was also penalized with a $2,500 fine for his involvement in the incident. Strickland, who has a professional record of 29-7, has not fought since his title challenge against then-champion Dricus Du Plessis in February.
As this story develops, fans and analysts alike are watching closely to see how Strickland’s suspension impacts his career. This incident not only highlights the intense emotions present in high-stakes MMA but also raises questions about athlete conduct and accountability in the sport.
Stay tuned for further updates on Strickland’s situation and any potential changes to his fighting schedule.
