Overview

• At Tuff-N-Uff 145 in Las Vegas, Strickland entered the cage without sanction and punched Hernandez twice following his submission win over Miles Hunsinger.
• Strickland remains unapologetic on social media, arguing Hernandez’s slurs and crotch gesture provoked his response.
• The Nevada commission has opened a disciplinary review that could strip him of both his fighter and cornerman licenses.
• No criminal charges have been filed yet, but Hernandez may pursue legal action over the unsanctioned attack.
• The incident underscores ongoing debates in MMA over promotional taunting, athlete conduct and regulatory enforcement.