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

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who last competed in 2016.

Background

Growing up in the Netherlands, Stringer began training in

kickboxing Kickboxing ( ) is a full-contact hybrid Martial arts, martial art and Boxing (disambiguation), boxing type based on punch (combat), punching and kicking. Kickboxing originated in the 1950s to 1970s. The fight takes place in a boxing ring, norma ...

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 3th 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 capitalist Donn Davis in 2017 and launched in 2018, following the acquisition and restructuring of the former World Series of Fighting (WSOF) promot ...

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 on March 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 38. Stringer won the back-and-forth fight via split decision. Stringer next faced Fábio Maldonado 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 UFC Featherweight Championship, Featherweight Championship re ...

. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. Stringer faced Ilir Latifi on July 18, 2015, at

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

Mixed martial arts record

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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 Martial artists from North Brabant

Background

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Mixed martial arts record

See also

References

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