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.