Hans Stringer (born July 6, 1987) is a Dutch

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...

who last competed in 2016.

Background

Growing up in the Netherlands, Stringer began training in

kickboxing Kickboxing is a combat sports, combat sport focused on kicking and punch (strike), punching. The combat takes place in a boxing ring, normally with boxing gloves, mouthguards, shorts, and bare feet to favour the use of kicks. Kickboxing is pract ...

in 2003, and mixed martial arts a year later. Stringer spent some time studying to become an electrician before deciding to make a career as a fighter. Stringer holds a first degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and teaches at Jiu Jitsu Factory The Netherlands.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After a 5-0 amateur career, Stringer made his professional debut at the age of 18 in 2005. Over the next several years he competed primarily in the light heavyweight division in regional promotions all over Europe. He was able to compile a record of 21-5-3, before making an appearance for the

World Series of Fighting The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is an American mixed martial arts league founded by Venture capital, venture capitalist Donn Davis in 2017 and launched in 2018, following the acquisition and restructuring of the former World Series of Fight ...

on October 26, 2013. After that fight, Stringer was signed by the UFC in February 2014.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Stringer made his promotional debut against

Francimar Barroso Francimar Barroso (born 29 February 1980) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2004, he has also competed for the UFC, Shooto, and Professional Fighters League. Mixe ...

on March 23, 2014 at

UFC Fight Night 38 ''UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Henderson 2'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 38'') was a mixed martial arts event held on March 23, 2014, at the Ginásio Nélio Dias in Natal, Brazil. Background The event was headlined by the anticipated rematch ...

. Stringer won the back-and-forth fight via split decision. Stringer next faced

Fábio Maldonado Fábio Rogério Maldonado (born 17 March 1980) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and boxer currently competing in the light heavyweight division of Fight Nights Global. A professional MMA competitor since 2000, he has also ...

on October 25, 2014 at

UFC 179 ''UFC 179: Aldo vs. Mendes 2'' was a mixed martial arts event held on October 25, 2014, at Ginásio do Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Background The event was headlined by a Featherweight Championship rematch between the current champ ...

. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. Stringer faced

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on July 18, 2015 at

UFC Fight Night 72 ''UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites'' (also known as ''UFC Fight Night 72'') was a mixed martial arts event held on 18 July 2015 at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. Background After previously hosting 15 events at various locations around ...

. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round. Following back to back losses, Stringer was released from the promotion.

Personal life

He currently owns a gym called Exist in Ijsselstein, the Netherlands.

Mixed martial arts record

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Igor Araújo Igor Araújo (born 6 December 1980) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2004, Araújo has formerly competed for the UFC, M-1 Global, Shooto, KSW, a ...

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Stinger, Hans 1987 births Living people Dutch male kickboxers Dutch male mixed martial artists Light heavyweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing kickboxing Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu Dutch practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu People from Moerdijk Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters Sportspeople from North Brabant

Background

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Personal life

Mixed martial arts record

See also

References

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