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

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 promises he’ll be back to MMA before his six-month suspension is up. On Thursday, it was announced that the former UFC middleweight champion had been barred from fighting until December 29. Sean Strickland also received a $5000 fine for his prominent role in a viral post-fight brawl at Tuff-N-Uff 145 in June.

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