Sean Strickland vs Anthony Hernandez FULL FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS UFC HOUSTON

February 21, 2026 — UFC Houston Results: Sean Strickland Stops Anthony Hernandez and Calls Out Khamzat Chimaev Sean Strickland made a powerful return to the Octagon on February 21, 2026, headlining UFC Houston with a statement performance against Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez. After more than a year away from competition, the former UFC middleweight champion delivered one of his sharpest outings in recent memory, earning a third‑round TKO victory at the Toyota Center. #seanstrickland #ufchouston #ufc Strickland relied on his trademark jab, disciplined pressure, and defensive awareness throughout the fight. Over three rounds, he controlled the pace and neutralized Hernandez’s usual grappling-heavy approach. In Round 3, a crushing knee to the body visibly hurt Hernandez, opening the door for a relentless flurry of punches that forced the referee to step in at 2:33 of the round. The finish snapped Hernandez’s eight‑fight win streak and marked Strickland’s first stoppage victory since 2023. The win improves Strickland’s record to 30-7 and immediately puts him back into the title conversation at 185 pounds. Following the fight, he made his intentions clear by calling out reigning and undefeated middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev, stating that he wants another shot at gold. With the division lacking clear contenders, the callout adds serious intrigue to the championship picture. The co-main event also delivered a dramatic finish, as Uros Medic knocked out Geoff Neal just 79 seconds into the first round with a perfectly timed left hook. Meanwhile, Melquizael Costa continued his rise in the featherweight division with a spectacular spinning back kick TKO over Dan Ige late in Round 1. Performance bonuses of $100,000 were awarded to Sean Strickland, Uros Medic, Melquizael Costa, and Jacobe Smith for their standout finishes. With Strickland back in the win column and openly targeting the champion, the middleweight division has new momentum heading deeper into 2026. Does Strickland deserve the next title shot? How would he m