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Sean Strickland ended Anthony Hernandez’s win streak with a third‑round TKO in the UFC Fight Night 267 main event in Houston, marking his return from a yearlong layoff and putting him back into the middleweight title conversation as reactions roll in.
Sean Strickland defeated Anthony Hernandez by third-round TKO (2:33) in the UFC Houston main event, sealing the win with relentless pressure and sharp striking after a competitive opening two rounds.
Sean Strickland defeated Anthony Hernandez by KO at 2:33 of the third round in the UFC Houston main event, using a sharp jab and a decisive middle-knee that sealed the finish. Immediately after, Strickland called out Khamzat Chimaev, signaling a potential title shot and injecting new life into the middleweight title picture as Hernandez’s streak ended and Strickland eyed a high-profile matchup in 2026.
Sean Strickland returned from a year-long layoff and stopped Anthony Hernandez in the third round with a TKO, ending Hernandez’s eight-fight skid after a decisive knee to the body opened the finish and Strickland followed with clean punches on the feet.
The highly anticipated UFC Vancouver main event was canceled when Anthony Hernandez withdrew, leading to Brendan Allen stepping in on short notice to fight Reinier de Ridder, which has disappointed fans who viewed it as a downgrade, with some former contenders like Paulo Costa expressing interest in replacing Hernandez.
Dricus du Plessis, after a decisive loss to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319, is considering his next fight, with former contender Dan Hardy suggesting Anthony Hernandez as a suitable opponent to test his skills post-title loss. Hernandez, on an eight-fight winning streak, has expressed interest in fighting Chimaev, aiming to prove himself in the UFC middleweight division.
Anthony Hernandez, a top middleweight contender, is eager for a title shot and predicts Khamzat Chimaev will surprise everyone by winning the UFC belt, expressing his readiness to fight the champion and his desire to stay active in the division.
Anthony Hernandez won his UFC fight against Roman Dolidze with a rear-naked choke, driven by anger and a competitive spirit, but emphasized respect for his opponent and gratitude for his coaches. He plans to compete in Chicago next week, aiming for a title shot, regardless of the opponent.
UFC middleweight contender Anthony Hernandez extended his winning streak to eight with a dominant victory over Roman Dolidze, prompting UFC champion Dricus du Plessis to praise his performance and consider him a potential future opponent, although other contenders remain in the mix for a title shot.
Anthony Hernandez extended his winning streak to eight with a dominant victory at UFC Vegas 109 and called for a middleweight title shot, which will be contested between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319.
Anthony Hernandez extended his winning streak to eight with a dominant fourth-round submission victory over Roman Dolidze at UFC Vegas 109, fueling his push for a title shot, while other fighters like Steve Erceg and Christian Leroy Duncan also secured important wins on the card.
Anthony Hernandez predicts Dricus du Plessis will retain his UFC title against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319, citing du Plessis's size, durability, and fighting style as advantages, and expresses interest in a future fight against du Plessis if the opportunity arises.
Anthony Hernandez missed weight on his first attempt at UFC Vegas 109 but successfully made weight on his second try, amidst other fighters also adjusting their weights. The event features a main card with Roman Dolidze vs. Anthony Hernandez and a preliminary card with multiple bouts, including a bantamweight debut for Steve Erceg.
At UFC Vegas 109 weigh-ins, three fighters initially missed weight but all successfully made weight on their second attempts, allowing the event to proceed as scheduled. Notably, Anthony Hernandez, who is in the main event, weighed in successfully after a second attempt, ensuring his fight against Roman Dolidze will go ahead. The event features a high-stakes middleweight main event and other bouts, with live coverage available.
At UFC Vegas 109, three fighters missed weight, including headliner Roman Dolidze who was 0.5 lbs over, but all managed to make weight on their second attempts, with the event featuring a middleweight bout between Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez.