Sean Strickland Suspended Six Months, Fined $5,000 For Nevada Cage Attack

Sean Strickland received a six-month suspension and a $5,000 fine from the Nevada Athletic Commission for his actions during a Tuff-N-Uff MMA event in June, when he entered the cage and punched fighter Luis Hernandez after Hernandez taunted Strickland’s teammate Miles Hunsinger following a submission win. The suspension is retroactive to the June 29 incident and can be reduced to four and a half months if Strickland completes an approved anger management course. Fellow UFC fighter Chris Curtis, who also entered the cage during the altercation but did not throw punches, was fined $2,500 but was not suspended. NAC Chairman Dallas Haun praised Strickland for accepting responsibility and cooperating with the commission, describing his apology and resolution process as commendable. Strickland’s suspension effectively sidelines him for the remainder of 2025 unless reduced, impacting his fighting schedule after his last bout in February. Both Strickland and Curtis are also responsible for legal fees associated with the disciplinary proceedings.