Sean Strickland storms cage, punches fighter during Tuff-N-Uff event - WATCH

Sean Strickland, a former UFC middleweight champion, sparked chaos at a Tuff-N-Uff 145, an MMA event, in Las Vegas on Sunday night, storming the cage and punching a fighter following a bout involving one of his teammates.

The incident unfolded after welterweight prospect Luis Hernandez secured a second-round submission victory over Strickland’s teammate, Miles Hunsinger, via a standing guillotine choke.

As the referee called the fight, Hernandez celebrated his win with an indecent gesture directed toward Strickland’s corner which quickly triggered tensions.



Strickland, who got enraged with that act, stormed into the cage and punched Hernandez, sparking a brief but heated altercation. Making matters worse, fellow UFC fighter Chris Curtis - also cornering Hunsinger - grabbed Hernandez by the neck during the melee before officials and security separated the parties.


The shocking outburst was captured on video and quickly circulated across social media, drawing widespread attention and criticism.

Strickland, known for his aggressive nature both inside and outside the octagon, now faces disciplinary action from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).

Given the NSAC's strict policies, the UFC veteran is likely to be suspended and fined in the coming weeks. His high-profile status in the UFC could lead to enhanced scrutiny and a more severe penalty.