Sean Strickland in Hot Water! Suspended After Cage Brawl?!

Former UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland finds himself in a sticky situation! After a cage-side incident at a Tuff-N-Uff event in Las Vegas, the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) has slapped him with a suspension. This leaves his fighting future uncertain, and fans are wondering what's next for the controversial fighter.

What Happened?

Strickland was cornering a teammate when things got heated after Luis Hernandez secured a submission victory. Hernandez allegedly taunted Strickland's corner, leading Strickland and fellow UFC fighter Chris Curtis to rush into the cage. Strickland reportedly threw punches, with at least one connecting with Hernandez's face.

The Fallout

The NSAC initially issued a temporary suspension, which has now been extended. This means Strickland can't compete in the UFC until a full disciplinary hearing or adjudication agreement is reached. The next meeting is scheduled for August, so Strickland faces a waiting game.

Interestingly, Hernandez himself doesn't want to see Strickland punished. He told MMA Fighting he holds no ill will and wouldn't press charges. He stated, “I would say we’re all adults here, and I have nothing against them.”

What About Adesanya?

This suspension throws a wrench into potential plans for a rematch between Strickland and Israel Adesanya. Adesanya lost his middleweight title to Strickland at UFC 293 and has been vocal about wanting a rematch. However, Adesanya has claimed Strickland is avoiding the fight, prefering a bout with Belal Muhammad instead.

The future remains unclear for Sean Strickland. Will he face a lengthy suspension? Will the UFC be able to book him in a fight this year? Only time will tell. Stay tuned to NewsRpt for updates on this developing story!