Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has been suspended indefinitely by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) following an altercation at a Tuff-N-Uff event on June 29 in Las Vegas.
The incident occurred after Strickland’s fighter, Miles Hunsinger, suffered a submission loss to Luis Hernandez. Following the bout, Hernandez reportedly taunted Hunsinger’s corner, prompting a physical response from Strickland and fellow UFC fighter Chris Curtis. Video footage shows Strickland entering the cage and throwing punches at Hernandez.
The NSAC addressed the matter during its monthly meeting Wednesday but elected to delay a formal disciplinary hearing until a later date. In the meantime, Strickland’s suspension remains in place effectively preventing the UFC from booking his next bout.
Strickland, 34, last fought in February, when he dropped a close decision to Dricus Du Plessis in a bid to reclaim the UFC middleweight title. Until the NSAC resolves the case, his return to competition remains on hold.
Absolutely devastating timing for Sean Strickland
Coming off a razor-close title fight with Dricus Du Plessis, Strickland was still very much in the championship picture. A return in late summer or fall could’ve easily positioned him for a high-stakes contender bout or even a short-notice title shot if injuries hit the division.
Instead, he’s stuck on the sidelines due to a situation that, while emotionally charged, might have been avoidable. Now, with an indefinite suspension, uncertainty around the NSAC hearing date, and a growing line of contenders at 185, Strickland’s path back to the top just got a lot more complicated. He thrives in chaos, but this time, the chaos might have cost him months or more of prime career momentum.
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