February 21, 2026 — UFC Houston: Sean Strickland Stops Anthony Hernandez, Eyes Khamzat Chimaev Sean Strickland made a statement in his return to the Octagon on February 21, 2026, headlining UFC Houston with a decisive third-round TKO victory over Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez at the Toyota Center. Competing for the first time in over a year, the former middleweight champion looked focused, confident, and in complete command from start to finish. #seanstrickland #ufchouston #ufc Strickland leaned on his trademark jab, constant pressure, and tight defensive fundamentals to control the tempo early. He neutralized Hernandez’s typically dangerous grappling and kept the fight standing, where he was clearly more comfortable. In Round 3, a crushing knee to the body visibly slowed Hernandez, allowing Strickland to swarm with punches until the referee stepped in at 2:33. The win snapped Hernandez’s eight-fight winning streak and marked Strickland’s first finish since 2023. Improving to 30-7, St