Sean Strickland is currently under suspension by the Nevada Athletic Commission after he abruptly entered the cage and physically confronted a fighter during a Tuff-N-Uff event held in Las Vegas this past June. The suspension is temporary for now but is expected to be extended after the commission meets again on Wednesday. While suspended, Strickland will be barred from competing in UFC events until his full penalties are determined.
Details of the Confrontation at Tuff-N-Uff
The confrontation happened when Strickland was supporting one of his teammates in the corner during the event. Luis Hernandez, an undefeated rising talent, secured victory over Miles Hunsinger with a standing guillotine choke early in the second round. Following the win, Hernandez began taunting Hunsinger’s corner team, which included Strickland and UFC fighter Chris Curtis.
In response, Strickland and Curtis stepped into the cage and confronted Hernandez, with Strickland throwing several punches, one of which appeared to connect with Hernandez’s face. Security officials intervened quickly to separate those involved after the clash escalated.
Reactions and Commission Response to the Incident
After the melee, Hernandez expressed to MMA Fighting that he held no ill will toward Strickland or Curtis and did not wish for any disciplinary action against them.
“I really have nothing towards them, and hope the commission does not… like they even asked me, ‘Hey, you’re gonna press charges?’ I’m like, ‘What? No,’ I would never want anything to happen to these guys because I actually like them, and I hope they watch this. I have nothing against Sean, nothing against Chris, nothing against Xtreme Couture. I like those guys. …”
“I would say we’re all adults here, and I have nothing against them, and I will say this again: I hope the commission does not take this out on them at all because, at the end of the day, we’re all professionals and this is entertainment.”
Despite Hernandez’s view, the Nevada Athletic Commission disagreed with leniency and has moved forward with disciplinary measures against Strickland, citing his role as a licensed cornerman and the severity of his conduct inside the cage.
Implications for Strickland’s Career and Upcoming Proceedings
The Nevada Athletic Commission’s decision signals serious consequences for Strickland, who faces penalties that could include an extended suspension or fines moving forward. This situation impacts not only his standing within the UFC roster but also raises broader concerns about fighter conduct and regulation at combat sports events. The commission’s next hearing will clarify the full extent of the sanctions and set the tone for how such incidents are handled in the future.
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