
Strickland promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Sean Strickland surprised fans and MMA professionals in the best possible way at UFC Houston. After causing a stir at the 'media day', the bad boy impressed in the main event held this Saturday (21). The former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) ignored his underdog status and knocked out anthony hernandez, the company's sensation, in the third round.
Sean StricklandTarzan, 34, is an elite athlete and former UFC middleweight champion. The American began his MMA career in 2008, debuted in the company in 2014, and won the belt in 2023. Currently, the "bad boy" is ranked third in the division. In the sport, "Tarzan" has built a record of 30 wins and seven losses. His main victories were against... anthony hernandez, Brendan allen, Israel adesanya, Nassourdine Imavov, Paulo borrachinha e Uriah Hall.
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As expected, given that both athletes were elite and in excellent condition, the fight was balanced until the third round. Strickland's strategy was clear. A striking specialist, the former UFC champion delivered jabs, low kicks, and straight punches to Hernandez. Less technically skilled on his feet, but more aggressive, 'Fluffy' pressured the bad boy and posed a threat with crosses and uppercuts.
In the third round, the fight was no longer balanced. Strickland landed a beautiful knee to Hernandez's midsection, who immediately felt the impact. Seeing his opponent in a precarious situation, the bad boy attacked with everything he had, punishing him with crosses, straights, and uppercuts, only stopping when the referee stopped the fight. In this way, 'Tarzan' recovered in the UFC and put an end to his opponent's eight-fight winning streak.
UFC Houston Results
MAIN CARD
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Sean Strickland defeat anthony hernandez by technical knockout at 2:33 of R3
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Uros Medic derrotou Geoff neal by knockout (punches) at 1:19 of R1
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Melquizael Costa derrotou Dan Ige by technical knockout (spinning kick and punches) at 4:56 of round 1
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Serghei Spivac derrotou Before Delija by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jacobe Smith defeated Josiah Harrell by knockout (punches) at 3:01 of round 1.
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Michael Pereira defeated Zack Reese by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Carlos Leal derrotou Chidi Njōkuani by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alibi Idiris defeated Ode Osbourne by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alden Coria derrotou Luis Gurule by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Joselyne Edwards derrotou Nora Cornolle by submission (rear naked choke) at 2min24sec of R2
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Punahele Soriano derrotou Ramiz Brahimaj by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani defeated Phil Rowe by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Jordan Leavitt derrotou Yadier del Valle by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 65,7 kg): Carli Judice derrotou Juliana Miller by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Watch Strickland's knockout of Hernandez.
Taking care of business 🧳@SStricklandMMA earns a TKO tonight in Round 3!
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- UFC (@ufc) February 22, 2026
Walked him down in H-Town 💥
Hear this Houston crowd when @SStricklandMMA He got his TKO!
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- UFC (@ufc) February 22, 2026
He's back & better 🫡@SStricklandMMA gets a massive win at middleweight tonight in the #UFCHouston main event! pic.twitter.com/VTzY46oO3b
- UFC (@ufc) February 22, 2026
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