Following an exhilarating Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) pay-per-view, Las Vegas-based regional promotion Tuff-N-Uff capped International Fight Week in “Sin City” with Tuff-N-Uff 145; however, the event descended into chaos following a main card welterweight clash.
Indeed, Welterweight prospect Luis Hernandez scored a second-round submission win against Miles Hunsinger. After he submitted Hunsinger, Hernandez directed an X-Pac “suck it” gesture at Hunsinger’s teammate, UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland, who was cornering him. Within moments, Strickland stormed the cage, bypassing security, and struck Hernandez twice in the head.
The situation escalated further as Chris Curtis, who was also cornering Hunsinger, seized Hernandez by the neck and fixed him with a stern, parental glare, as if reprimanding an errant child for his provocative antics.
Watch the insane clip below:
Strickland can expect a suspension and fine from the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) in the coming weeks for his post-fight antics, as they violate the commission’s strict regulations on fighter conduct, and Strickland’s status as a high-profile UFC star may amplify the scrutiny.
In his post-fight interview, Hernandez, unfazed by the punches, downplayed Strickland’s striking power, suggesting the blows lacked impact. The 28-year-old welterweight used the platform to call for a spot on Season 9 of Contender Series.
Hernandez has a perfect 6-0 record with a 100 percent finish rate, including four submissions and two knockouts. His most notable highlight is a jaw-dropping three-second (dirty?) head kick knockout (watch highlights).
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This story originally appeared on MMA Mania
