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Hans Stringer

Hans Stringer
Born (1987-07-06) July 6, 1987 (age 29)
Zevenbergen, Netherlands
Residence Rhenen, Netherlands
Nationality Dutch
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Division Light heavyweight
Reach 73 in (190 cm)
Fighting out of Boca Raton, Florida, United States, Rhenen, Netherlands
Team Blackzilians
Jaco Hybrid Training Center
Rank 1st degree Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active 2005–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 32
Wins 22
By knockout 9
By submission 8
By decision 5
Losses 7
By knockout 3
By submission 1
By decision 3
Draws 3
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: November 9, 2015

Hans Stringer (born July 6, 1987) is a Dutch mixed martial artist who formerly competed as a light heavyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Growing up in the Netherlands, Stringer began training in kickboxing 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 1st degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and teaches at Jiu Jitsu Factory The Netherlands.

Stringer made his professional debut at the age of 18 in 2005, and over the next several years 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 on October 26, 2013. After that fight, Stringer was signed by the UFC in February 2014.

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

Stringer faced Ilir Latifi on July 18, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 72. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round. Following back to back losses, Stringer was released from the promotion.


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