Following a disappointing loss to Kamaru Usman , UFC welterweight Sean Strickland is hoping to book an appearance in front of his hometown crowd – and that he doesn’t have to sneak his way past security. Strickland (18-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC), a California resident, recently took to Twitter to campaign for a spot at UFC 214, which takes place July 29 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. #UFC214 is gonna be at the #HondaCenter July 29th. I was born in Anaheim! If you need a 170 I'm your man! fight local @ufc @ParadigmSM — Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) April 29, 2017 I was 16 and snuck into #ufc76 after passing out flyers for my gym I. Hid from security the entire time looking for a seat @ufc @ParadigmSM — Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) April 29, 2017 UFC 76 took place in September 2007. In the night’s main event, “The Ultimate Fighter 2” cast member scored a split-decision win over future UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell.