Sean Strickland He is a former UFC middleweight champion. Photo: Instagram/UFCEspanol
Sean Strickland He is close to returning to the UFC octagon — that is, of course, if he doesn't get involved in any more trouble. In June 2025, the American invaded the cage at the Tuff-N-Uff 145 event in Las Vegas (USA) and assaulted a fighter. The action earned the former champion a six-month suspension and a fine of US$5 (approximately R$28). Even so, the fighter assures that he would repeat the act without hesitation.
In a video published on X, Sean Strickland He stated that his suspension will end in approximately ten days. The athlete revealed great excitement to return to competition, although he admits that he will need eight to ten weeks to regain his best physical condition.
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"Good news, everyone: my suspension ends in about 10 days. I'm super excited. I just need about 8 or 10 weeks, I'm a little overweight, but it's all good," he said. Sean Strickland.
The former champion also commented on his time away from the game and stated that the punishment was extremely unpleasant. Even so, he reiterated that he would strike the aggressor again if necessary, even highlighting that, given the incident, he felt there was no other possible response than to confront him.
“Was that suspension a bummer? Absolutely, it was a bummer. But would I do it again to punch that guy in the face? Yes, I would. When a man says that to you, there’s only one way: you have to fight him. There’s no other way, you have to go for it. I would go for it again. So, yes, I would punch that guy again,” concluded the American.
Sean Strickland was suspended for assaulting a fighter at a non-UFC event.
On that occasion, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) decided to punish Sean StricklandThe former champion was working in the corner of Miles Hunsinger, who was defeated by Luis Hernandez via standing guillotine choke. After the winner taunted his rival's corner, the American entered the cage and landed a punch on the athlete, while Chris Curtis, who was also on the losing team, climbed the structure, but did not assault anyone.
The NSAC strongly condemned the behavior. In addition to the fine and suspension until December 29, 2025, Strickland had the opportunity to reduce the penalty to four months if he completed an anger management course approved by the commission.
Watch the moment Sean Strickland invades the octagon and attacks a fighter.
Luis Hernandez remains undefeated with a Round 2 guillotine choke submission over Miles Hunsinger at #TNU145!
The Miami prospect made a statement — both in the cage and on the mic, calling out Sean Strickland post-fight #MMA | #FutureStarsOfMMA | #UFCFightPass pic.twitter.com/onhk1U5N9b— Tuff-N-Uff MMA (@tuffnuff) June 29, 2025
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