Strickland’s suspension is scheduled to run until December 29, but it could be shortened to just 4.5 months, clearing him by mid-October, if he completes a commission-approved anger management course. Judging by his recent stance, the polarizing MMA fighter seems ready to take that route.

Sean Strickland accepts anger management to reduce ban, sets sights on Khamzat Chimaev’s title, fueling UFC drama and fan anticipation.

On August 31, as per MMA Junkie, the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) approved an adjudication agreement that handed Sean Strickland a six-month suspension, retroactive to the June 29 incident.

Sean Strickland is intent on completing the anger management course and shortening his sentence to 4.5 months. Since the suspension is retroactive to June 29, Strickland would then be eligible to return on Friday, November 14, 2025. Maybe it’s finally time for the Robert Whittaker match up?

Sean Strickland has been suspended for six months from MMA following an incident in June. Strickland caused chaos at Tuff-N-Uff 145 when he stormed the cage and landed two punches on one of his

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